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Don’t worry about spoilers. When reading materials for your research, start with the summary and jump to the conclusion. Then go back and read the rest. This will give you a

better grasp of the material.

Take Notes Your marginalia and summaries will help you remember main points when you return to the material.

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Know Your AudienceSynthesize research with your readers in mind. Think about how they would approach your materials and answer any questions you can imagine them asking.