GLOSSARY OF 

Part 2: University Work Techniques

• Academic Reading: Reading with a purpose, using strategies like skimming and scanning to extract information.

• Skimming: Quick reading to grasp the general meaning or main idea of a text.

• Scanning: Searching through text to locate specific information or keywords.

• Summarizing: Condensing a text by expressing only the main ideas in one's own words.

• Paraphrasing: Rewriting a specific idea from a text using different words and structure.

• Source Evaluation: Assessing a source for its authority, accuracy, currency, and objectivity.

• Digital Literacy: The ability to use digital tools to find, evaluate, and communicate information.

• Information Source: Any material (e.g., books, journals, websites) that provides data or knowledge.

• Note-taking: Recording important information during reading or lectures for future use.

• Reading Sheet: A structured summary tool used to collect key points and ideas from a reading.

• Library Catalog: A digital or physical tool used to locate materials within a library collection.

• Reference Management Tool: Software used to manage bibliographies (e.g., Zotero, Mendeley).

• Academic Summary: A brief, objective version of a text focused on main arguments and structure.

• Critical Thinking: The ability to analyze and evaluate ideas logically and objectively.