Learning Development, Lancaster University

In this series, we hear our student writing mentors discussing different aspects of study. These podcasts are intended for any student in UK Higher Education, and they may be of particular use for people new to studying. They are conversational and should be understood as an informal source of guidance.

Produced by writing mentors from the Learning Development team (Chief creator: Imogen Sanderson). Credits: Sarah Robin, Anisha Varughese, Yaashi Sharma, Yuki Zhu, Luke Parkinson, Luke Howarth, and Carla Basha.

In episode 2, we hear from student mentors Carla and Luke, talking about academic reading. We focus on how you can find legitimate and useful reading material, and how you can make effective notes. The mentors also discuss some of the struggles in approaching large areas of reading, chatting about strategies for managing reading load.