Reading With A Purpose

A Useful Study Technique

Fall asleep while reading?

End up finding other things to do instead of your reading?

Read the same page over and over again and have no idea what you just read?

Does this ever happen to you?

Can’t understand your notes when studying for a test?

Have to re-read everything from that unit to study for the test?

Are you surprised by what information is actually on the test?

How about this?

Reading and note taking are effective forms of studying is vital for success

Organized notes and engaged reading habits greatly increase your chance of good grades on exams

This could be why:

• Cognitively engage with the text• Comprehend what the text is

communicating• Write down key terms/ definitions in a

notebook• Highlight important information

What are some good reading habits?

It takes time and consistent effort

Focus and concentrate specifically at the task at hand

While reading, ask questions…◦ Who/what are the main subjects?◦ What is the goal or vocal point of the reading material?◦ What important concepts should I be paying attention to?

After every main section in the text book write a two to three sentence summary of that section in your notebook

Manage your time wisely to avoid overloading yourself with information

How do I develop good reading habits?

Benefits of good reading habits◦ Eases the pressure off of your memory

◦ Creates reference material for studying

◦ Actively engages the mind and organizes the thought process

◦ Allows comprehension of reading material

Why would I want to do all that?

Easy, just refer to your personal notes and any in-class notes that you may have

Keeping your information organized makes it easy to streamline your reviewing process

While reviewing your notes, feel free to implement personal study habits◦ Repetition and constantly reviewing◦ Re-writing notes◦ Explaining facts to friends or family members

So, how is this going to help me study?

Some people study best with no distractions such as phones, music, television or roommates that could hinder their concentration or focus

◦ An academic setting such as the Library maybe more beneficial instead of your room

http://library.semo.edu/

What are my personal study habits?

Kent LibrarySome students enjoy having background noise while they study (listening to music or television) Additional study places: dorm room, lounges, cafeteria, computer labs, study halls, or even outside rest areas

Develop good reading and studying habits Find out what habits best fit you and are the

most successful Be familiar with deadlines and test dates Start reviewing for exams at least one week

in advance Avoid distractions that are hazardous to

studying

The bottom line:

http://www.thinkport.org/career/strategies/reading/purpose.tp

http://www.pgcps.pg.k12.md.us/~elc/readingacross3.html

http://www.academictips.org/

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