The tip i learned in grad school when I had to get through dense reading lists quickly:

First/last sentences of paragraphs. (Treat a paragraph like a mini essay, with a thesis and conclusion.)

Sentences in the middle with words that signal a shift in or deepening of an idea/argument: however; moreover; Conversely; Nonetheless; Nevertheless, etc.

Summarize these notes in margins or your notes. Then go back and read citations. I found that this helped cement concepts.

I still use this technique when I need to digest complex large pieces of writing (like briefs, legal memos, policy reports, a lawyer's email....)

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