Reading is an important step in the learning process.

Reading requires time for reflection.  

Think about the amount of time you need to read by looking at

 the purpose of your reading (to acquire facts or ideas?),

* how much time you need to read.

* when you are the most alert (morning, afternoon, or evening?)

You will often be given a reading guide that is directly relevant to your lecture program. Reading before the lecture/class helps you to better understand the material and participate in discussions.

Depending on your purpose, adopt some of the following reading strategies:

• Scanning. Use scanning when you want to locate a specific                

             piece of information in a text.

• Skimming. When you are reading quickly by skipping details

             and examples. Skimming is best used when you are trying to

                         determine if the text is relevant to your purpose:

1. carefully read the introduction, conclusion, and

             abstract (if any),

1. look at headings and sub-headings,
2. read the first and last sentences of each paragraph

             and sections which present a summary or conclusion.

You should take notes of what you have read. Note-taking avoids you having to re-read the original text.

Reading Skills

Reading is an important step in the learning process.

Reading requires time for reflection.

Think about the amount of time you need to read by looking at

• the purpose of your reading (to acquire facts or ideas?),
• how much time you need to read.
• when you are the most alert (morning, afternoon, or evening?)

You will often be given a reading guide that is directly relevant to your lecture program. Reading before the lecture/class helps you to better understand the material and participate in discussions.

Reading strategies

Depending on your purpose, adopt some of the following reading strategies:

• Scanning. Use scanning when you want to locate a specific                

             piece of information in a text.

• Skimming. When you are reading quickly by skipping details

             and examples. Skimming is best used when you are trying to

                         determine if the text is relevant to your purpose:

1. carefully read the introduction, conclusion, and

             abstract (if any),

1. look at headings and sub-headings,
2. read the first and last sentences of each paragraph

             and sections which present a summary or conclusion.

You should take notes of what you have read. Note-taking avoids you having to re-read the original text.