Reading lists contain different types of resources that can help you in your studies, such as:
You can see which type of resource an item is by looking at the descriptor below each item:
Reading lists usually contain the following categories:
You should be able to tell if an item is essential or not by look for the descriptor below each item:
If an item is not essential, this descriptor should not appear.
If you're unsure whether something is essential or not, the best thing to do is check with your lecturer.
You may see student notes on your reading list. These are left by your lecturer to give you more information on a reading, such as which chapters you are expected to read.
There are various ways to navigate your reading list and find what it is you're looking for.
Some examples are:
Table of contents allows you to quickly find the section you want, for example a specific week's reading.
View will enable you to filter the reading list, such as to show resources that are online only or only essential items.
Search helps you to find the item you are looking for by author or title.
The below video demonstrates the ways in which you can navigate your reading list to find what you're looking for:
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