A Guide To College Reading - Chap. 5

Before reading this topic, I did not know much about the subject. I want to know more about the "SQ3R" system. I believe that this system can improve my reading skills quite a bit. I understand what the acronyms stand for in 'SQ3R', however, if that doesn't work out, then what is the 'back up system'? I learned from reading this material how to preview textbook chapters along with articles and essays.

Previewing Textbook Chapters:

I. Read the title and the subtitle

II. Read the chapter introduction

III. Read the first paragraph

IV. Read bold faced headings

V. Read first sentence under each heading

VI. Typographical aids

VII. Read graphs, charts, and pictures

VIII. Read the final paragraph/summary

IX. End-of-chapter material

Previewing Articles and Essays:

I. Check authors name

II. Check the source of the article

III. Read the first sentence of a few paragraphs throughout the essay

Along with learning how to preview, I've also learned how to read for meaning. In addition, I've also learned a few key terms, one of them being, "prewriting".

Prewriting: a way of quickly familiarizing yourself with the organization and context of written material before beginning to read it.