Reading academic texts is a skill that one develops over time. We are accustomed to reading in a linear, top-to-bottom fashion. When you are reading something for a class, or to help you with a research assignment, you need to approach your reading a bit differently. The following are a few resources that will cover different approaches to reading while at university.
Burke, T. (2006). How to Read in College, Staying Afloat: Some Scattered Suggestions on Reading in College [permanent blog entry]. Retrieved from: https://blogs.swarthmore.edu/burke/permanent-features-advice-on-academia/how-to-read-in-college/
Calarco, J. (2018-09-02). Beyond the Abstract: Reading for Meaning in Academia [personal blog]. Retrieved from: http://www.jessicacalarco.com/tips-tricks/2018/9/2/beyond-the-abstract-reading-for-meaning-in-academia
Sweeney, M. (2012). How to Read for Grad School [permanent blog entry]. Retrieved from: https://miriamsweeney.net/2012/06/20/readforgradschool/