What is Annotation?

• A systematic summary of text within the document
• A key aspect of close reading
• An active learning strategy that improves comprehension

Why Annotate?

• Isolate and organize important material
• Identify key concepts
• Monitor your learning as you read
• Make exam prep effective and streamlined
• Can be more efficient than creating a separate set of reading notes

How do you Annotate?

• Summarize key points in your own words
• Circle key concepts and phrases
• Write brief comments and questions in the margins
• Use abbreviations and symbols
• Highlight/underline sparingly

*Source: The Learning Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill