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What is Occam’s Razor?
What is Occam’s Razor?
Occam’s (or Ockham’s) razor is a principle attributed to the 14th century logician and Franciscan friar William of Ockham. Ockham was the village in the English county of Surrey where he was born.
The principle states that “Entities should not be multiplied unnecessarily.“ Sometimes it is quoted in one of its original Latin forms to give it an air of authenticity: Read the rest of this entry »
Reading Skills
Reading Skills
Introduction
Pile of BooksReading is a skill that we take for granted. We assume that if we are capable of reading, then reading tasks should be easy to complete. At university, reading is not a passive activity. When reading at university, you will find that you must utilise other skills while reading, for example you may need to have an understanding of note taking skills. This help sheet introduces you to ways that you can maximise a skill you already possess, in a way that makes the best use of your study time. Read the rest of this entry »
Skimming Tips
Skimming Tips
Recall how you find a name in a telephone book? You don’t read any more than necessary to find the name you seek. Notice that you go directly down a column of news. Maybe you use your finger to guide your eyes. This type of reading is usually called scanning. Skimming uses the same type of skill mechanically but a different skill mentally. In scanning, you know what you are looking for. In skimming you don’t. Read the rest of this entry »
Concentration Tips
Concentration Tips
The art or practice of concentration is to eliminate distraction and focus on the task at hand. If you find that you read through material and suddenly discover that you have no idea about what you’ve just read, or if you attend lectures and have difficulty paying attention to what is being said, these tips may help: Read the rest of this entry »