speed skim and_reading
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Quickly identify main ideas of a text Skimming is 3 to 4 times faster regular
reading Used when there is a lot of material and
a short amount of time
Read the first and last paragraph Read headings, subheadings, titles,
subtitles, and illustrations Read the first sentence of every
paragraph Skimming works well with dates, names
and places
Used to search for key terms When you know what you are looking
for you can through texts to find the information
Good to use when determining whether a source will have the answers you are looking for
First look at how the author organizes his information
Look for bold faces, italics, or different sized fonts
The author may also put key information in the margins of pages
1. Prepare yourselfSet the time length that you will read forCollect all your materialsFind a comfortable place to readRelax and focus on what you need to
accomplish
2. OverviewLook at titles, subtitles, and headings to find
what information is thereLook at charts and pictures and relate them
to subtitlesAsk what you are going to get from the
reading
3. Read During Daylight HoursStudies show people are most efficient
readers during the day timeA person will read a passage in half the
time if they read in the daylightRead during breaks in you day to allot for
relaxation during the night when you need rest
4. Avoid DistractionsKeep a notebook near you to write down
things that come to mind (other assignments, people to call, etc) so you can them later
Read in place where there is nothing to distract you
Turn off TV, music, facebook, and anything else that will break your concentration
5. Take a BreakStudies show that reading becomes less
efficient if you do not take a break to refresh your mind
A 5 minute break is recommended for every hour of reading
Do something well defined so it does not drag on and you do not become distracted