Summer of Reading #3 – Course Supplemental Texts

In addition to the course textbook, many professors assign supplemental books that are meant to give the student a more rounded view of the course material.  Often these are autobiographies or biographies giving students more insight into the historical period or important people in the field.

While these are not standard texts, they need to be read in an academic manner:

·       Read as assigned.

·       Follow any guidelines suggested by the professor.

·       Take notes.  The book may be addressed in a class discussion, separate quiz/exam or included in a major exam.

·       Look for connections between book and course material – you are reading the book for a reason!

·       Approach it more like a textbook than a pleasure book but enjoy the different format.

The next blog will address reading a traditional paper textbook.

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