Hypothesis for Students

Get Started with Hypothesis: A Student’s Guide to Social Annotation

Hypothesis makes reading an active, social, and engaging experience, helping you study smarter, connect with your peers, and better understand course materials. Whether you’re new to Hypothesis or looking for advanced tips, this page is dedicated to providing all the resources you need to make the most of social annotation.

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How Hypothesis Benefits You as a Student

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Enhance Your Studying

Highlight and save private annotations for personal reference.

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Engage with Your Class

Connect with peers and faculty directly over course readings.

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Boost Comprehension

Break down complex texts with collaborative discussions and shared insights.

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Stay Organized

Use tags to easily revisit key points and study materials.

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Seamless Integration

Works directly within your LMS for an easy, distraction-free experience.

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Prepare for Class

Highlight key readings and engage with core concepts before discussions.

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Whether you’re just getting started with social annotation or looking for quick tips to improve how you use social annotation, this portal is designed just for you. Here, you’ll find everything you need to make the most of Hypothesis in your coursework.

Getting Started in Your LMS

Hypothesis is integrated in the following Learning Management Systems:

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Canvas

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Master Social Annotation with These Tutorials

Want to enhance your annotation skills? These tutorials will help you level up your experience:

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Using Tags in Hypothesis

Keep your notes organized and searchable with tagging tips and best practices.

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Adding Links and Images to Annotations

Enrich your annotations with supporting resources, images, and references.

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Adding Videos to Your Annotations

Go beyond text—learn how to integrate videos into your annotations for deeper engagement.

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More Help?

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