Seminar # 4 Reading and Studying

During this seminar, students will:

• EXPLORE methods of dealing with distractions to reading and studying.

• LEARN four main purposes of reading strategy.

• UNDERSTAND the SQ3R method of reading and studying.

• LEARN how Surveying (pre-reading) will increase understanding and retention of reading material.

• LINK Purpose to Reading Pace.

• LEARN how Questioning will increase understanding and retention of reading material.

• READ to answer the questions, for better comprehension.

• DISCUSS Reading techniques.

• UNDERSTAND self-quizzing techniques, to Recite and Review what is learned through reading.

• OUTLINE a reading selection for better understanding.

• LEARN why speed-reading techniques increase comprehension and retention of reading material.

• RECOGNIZE the causes of poor reading speed.