With the rapid development of information technology, it has become easier and easier to retrieve and access literature, however, for teaching and researchers, how to read a large amount of English literature with high quality in a short period of time is still a challenge. This paper proposes a set of concise and practical strategies for reading English literature quickly to help teachers better manage their teaching and research activities.
I. Use of Internet Resources and Tools
In terms of literature search, it is recommended to use online tools such as Sci-Hub or Library Genesis, which can greatly improve the efficiency of literature search and eliminate the tedious steps of literature search.
Abstract reading method
Abstract reading method is a way to quickly grasp the core content of the article. When reading the abstract, you should focus on the following three aspects: the formulation and solution of the research problem, the application of theories or models, and the summary of the conclusion.
Third, the introduction reading method
The introduction reading method helps to understand the research background, the current situation and the researcher’s hypothesis basis. When reading the introduction, the following three aspects should be focused on: the elaboration of the significance of the study, the analysis of the current status of the study, and the explanation of the theoretical assumptions.
Fourth, the conclusion reading method
The conclusion usually reveals the limitations of the study and the researcher’s outlook on the future research direction. When reading the conclusion, you should focus on the following two aspects: the limitations of the study and the researcher’s outlook on the future research direction.
V. Literature Review Reading Method
Literature review reading method can help to comprehensively understand the progress and shortcomings of research in related fields. When reading a literature review, you should focus on the following three aspects: an overview of the research in the relevant field and explanation of terminology, shortcomings in the research, and a compendium of the research results and their integration with existing research.
In conclusion, the above strategies and methods for fast reading of English literature are intended to help teachers acquire and understand the literature more efficiently within a limited time, so that they can better carry out their teaching and research work. We hope that these suggestions will be beneficial to our fellow teachers.
