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Read the intro and conclusions first, it will give you a brief idea of what it will discuss (if you are short on time, it may also help you identify whether the piece is useful or not).
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Highlight the text and make notes- I find this helps me with retaining the information.
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Read summaries instead- as a law student I often have to resort to case summaries due to large volumes of reading. Just ensure these are from a trustworthy source- also if it is an important case/ report/ reading, ensure to read it in full instead. (even if you have to come back to it after your seminars)
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It is okay to fall behind sometime, make a note of the missed readings, continue with your work as usual and then come back to it during readings weeks or term breaks.
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If your friends are happy to, you could split the reading amongst yourself and study the content together. (However, be aware of the risks of plagiarism in coursework if you pass your notes around).
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Got a third in my second year and the highest I’ve achieved in third year was 55%Last reply 3 weeks ago
Got a third in my second year and the highest I’ve achieved in third year was 55%