Too Much to Read and Too Little Time
Written by admin on March 2nd, 2010Like many of you, I had a life outside of the academic world. I had a family, jobs, responsibilities, and the desire to enjoy some portion of each week. Reading was necessary, but it wasn’t something I always enjoyed.
By using the quickREAD method, not only do you process the content, but you end up with a one-page summary of the main points of the text. The process works for books, individual chapters, and articles.
Basically, the process involves five steps:
1. Define the content. You must know what the book, chapter, or article is all about.
2. Look forward. Review the introductory material determining the author’s map for the text.
3. Look back. Review the summary material and identify the key terms and concepts.
4. Take note. Scan the entire text locating and reading about the key terms and concepts.
5. Summarize. When you can put into your own words the main points of the text, you have a basic knowledge of the content.
Does this process work? You can do it too… it’s easy… it’s fun… and it makes you a more efficient learner. Give it a try!
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