· Make questions out of the titles, headings, and⁄or subheadings;
· Read and study questions as each chapter ends;
· Ask the question, "Why did my instructor assign us to read this chapter or section?"
· Ask the question, "How familiar am I about this subject?"
This variation belongs to what we call the SQ3R Method. This method has been a proven way to sharpen study skills.
Stop reading periodically to recall what you have read. Try to recall main headings, important ideas of concepts presented in bold or italicized type, and what graphs charts or illustrations indicate. Try to develop an overall concept of what you have read. Try to connect things you have just read to things you already know. When you do this periodically, the chances are you will remember much more and be able to recall material for papers, essays, and objective tests.
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