Modules are being confirmed, and reading lists are being released. What better way to make the new term more comfortable than to start reading now?
Reading lists
Reading lists will either have been emailed to you by your module tutor, or on the module’s Blackboard site. Alternatively, if you search your module code on the University’s website, more information can be found under the Learning and Teaching tab.
Set yourself goals
As long as you set yourself realistic reading goals, and don’t assume that you will consume the entirety of a module in the space of a day, summer reading can be both relaxing and rewarding. Whether you aim to tackle a novel a fortnight, or cover the basics of a module over a month, making your goals achievable will reassure you that you are doing a good job and making the most of your time.
Get outside
If the sun continues to shine in Southampton, there are lots of lovely places to aid your reading. Whether you set yourself up at The Common for the day, venture to Riverside Park or head over to the city centre’s green spaces, being outside will make reading more enjoyable. It will also draw you out of the house and heighten the sense of productivity.
Locate your resources
Before you head outside, it might be worth a look in the Hartley Library for relevant articles and books for your modules. With many students at home, you can be sure to get the best picks by beating the rush. Equally, John Smith’s on campus may already stock the content for your modules so it might be worth making some early purchases. Alternatively, via the Southampton Virtual Environment, you can access content from the comfort of your own home. Webcat and Delphis will lead you to all of the online articles the University has access to, as well as locating material in the library.
What else?
Even if you do not have a 15-book-long reading list to embark on, now is a great time to familiarise yourself with module overviews, assessment criteria, and module expectations to help prepare you for the start of term. Read this post for more ways to get ahead before the new term.
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