Classic, timeless, and simple! Reading a scholarly work this way can be very convenient. On physical paper, it's easy to highlight, underline, annotate, and otherwise interact with the text as much as we'd like. It can be super helpful to have something physical to look at and flip through β something to really touch. For many people, it helps with organization and keeping track of where they are in the text. And it's always satisfying to finally flip that last page or snap the back cover shut once you get to the end.
Here is the excerpt we will be using:
Speaking of what we can do with physical texts, one of the first things that come to mind when thinking about how to interact with scholarly texts is highlighting. It's something that works for many people, helping to emphasize important information and make it stand out against the sea of black and white. But what should we highlight?
Should we highlight just the author's key points and overarching ideas? Or include their arguments and maybe even evidence as well?
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