Outlining and reading
in academic text
OUTLINING
Steps in making the outline
Identify the research problem
Identify the main categories
Create the first category
Create the subcategory
READING IN ACADEMIC TEXT
-is
a specific category of reading. It is helpful to remember that
academic reading is an act of performance.
PURPOSES:
1. Information comes from the reputable sources.
2. Learn how to form arguments.
3. Exposure to different view points.
READING STRATEGIES
1. PREVIEW
2. READ
3. SUMMARIZE
4. REVIEW