FAQ: What is the difference between reading for college and reading for fun?

Reading for college is typically more focused on finding academic sources on a specific topic. Academic sources can be a bit more tricky to read and navigate than the kinds of things you usually read for fun. There are specific methods that are helpful when reading academic sources for a college assignment like focusing on the Conclusion and Results or Discussion sections of a study. You can explore these methods with the resources below (How to Read a Scholarly Article Infographic PDF and Parts of a Scholarly Article Tutorial).

Check out our Getting Started Guide page for more helpful suggestions about finding and reading academic sources, or Ask a Librarian for more assistance!