Reading college textbooks- take notes or just read and highlight info?

Student Lounge College Life
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<p>The first day of class ask the prof if his tests come from the lecture or from the text. I have asked this every first class through out college and only one has ever said that his tests came from the text… I dropped that class.</p>

<p>There really is no reason to ever crack a book in most college courses (except math where you need to do homework) Most professors lecture or give powerpoint presentations, and they completely give tests off of the lecture and powerpoint.</p>

<p>The only other exception is English classes, you will do better to use your freshman comp book for looking up the subtle points of MLA, APA, and Turabian styles… I personally do not write enough APA or Turabian papers to remember the differences so I keep those sections paperclipped and highlighted. Sure I could Google the info, but I find it easier to just flip to it in the book.</p>

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<p>Depends on the course. Some professors are strictly lecture, and the reading isn’t necessary, others require strict adherence to the text, read, re-read, make a note, highlight, etc.</p>

<p>Sometimes I read just to get it done, other times, I highlight.
I’ve found highlighting and notes to be of great use.</p>