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  1. Jan 2026
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    2.1: Before, During, and After Reading
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    1. Fatimak 30 Jan 2026
      The idea is not for you to just rewrite what is already written in the text, but for you to restate the idea in your own words and to take ownership of the author’s ideas.

      When annotating you don't copy exactly what you see, you show your understanding of what you read.

    2. Fatimak 30 Jan 2026
      Most students have been taught to underline or highlight text. However, both of these actions are passive and do not actively help you remember or retain what you’ve read.

      Just highlighting or underlining doesn't really help readers understand what they are reading.

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