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When would you want to read fast?
To read for an overview of the chapter
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What should you ask tutors to indicate?
Which part of the material is most relevant and why
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What is one way of using reflection?
Taking a few moments thinking about what you know about the subject before reading
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When would you want to read slow?
To identify main ideas so you can explain them to another student.
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Keep alert for ____ and ____ about relevant reading dropped by teachers.
Hints and Clues
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What does scanning/skimming help you do?
Helps you get an overview or get the gist of the text. Glancing at headings, main words, illustrations, etc.
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When would you want to read fast until you locate the section you want, and then read slowly?
To locate specific information
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Who is a good resource to ask?
Students in the years ahead
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What does Speed reading improve?
Reading rate can be improved with practice however, speed reading is not useful for depth reading and analysis required at third level.
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When would you read slowly and thoroughly underlining and taking notes.
To gain detailed critical understanding
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Why should you skim books?
To decide what is most beneficial
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What would you ask questions about while you read?
Asking and answering questions while your read- about the author, content, structure, purpose, style, etc.
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Name two out of seven purposes of reading.
1. Get an overview or the gist of a subject or topic
2. Determine if more concentrated reading is necessary 3. Gather supporting evidence for project or essay 4. Summarise main points 5. Understand material 6. Critique or evaluate 7. Enjoy for leisure |
What is the most beneficial way to improve your reading?
To determine your purpose
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What is SQ3R?
A flexible method that combines several of the above strategies. Useful for active reading and being able to understand the text.
Survey Question Read Recall Review |
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