How To Read Academic Literature Faster & Smarter 📝 Literature Review Tips

If you're working a literature review or just going down the academic reading rabbit hole, this one is for you. Today, we're discussing how to work smarter, not harder, to speed up reading academic papers. We'll dive into key strategies like categorizing and prioritizing your reading list, skimming, scanning, and focusing on your research questions. Plus, we'll talk about why sometimes there's no substitute for putting in the hard work. OVERVIEW: 00:00 Introduction 01:30 Categorizing and Prioritizing 01:55 Understanding Research Methods 02:32 Reading with Intention and Critical Thinking 09:03 Skimming and Scanning 17:59 Balancing Hard Work and Smart Strategies 26:04 Practical Tips and University Guidelines 28:08 Final Thoughts KEY RESOURCES: 📝 FREE TEMPLATES: https://gradcoach.com/templates/ 🎓 1-ON-1 PRIVATE COACHING: https://gradcoach.com/dissertation-coaching/ 📚 RESEARCH BOOTCAMPS: https://gradcoach.com/online-courses/ 🖋️ GRAD COACH BLOG: https://gradcoach.com/blog/