Blog 8 "Reading more Efficiently"

This next article I reviewed was written by Deb Peterson on about education.

"How to read faster and have more time to study as an adult student"

It gives 10 tips to improve reading and studying for the student. I found these tips to be really helpful for when I study. I have actually taken then tips and applied them to my current study habits to try to improve them. I found this to be such an interesting and helpful article, I just had to share. 

1. Read only the first sentence of the paragraph.

• Good writers begin each paragraph with what the statement is about. Therefor, by reading the first sentence, you should determine whether it contains information you need to know. 

2. Skip to the last sentence of the paragraph.

• This sentence contains clues to what important information is within the paragraph.

3. Read Phrases

• After determining if the paragraph is worth reading, move your eyes over each line to scan for key words.

4. Ignore the little words

• such as; like, it, to, a, an, and, be, etc. Your mind can automatically fill in those words when reading.

5. Look for key points

• spend more time reading around key points within the material.

6. Mark key thoughts in margins

• write key thoughts in the margin or on sticky notes so reviewing becomes much easier. You will only have to review the sticky notes

7. Use tools provided-- lists, bullets, sidebars

• The author provides these tools for a reason... so use them!

8. Take notes for practice tests

• When you read something you know will be on the test, write it down in the form of the question.

9. Read with good posture

• This helps you read longer and be more able to stay awake

10. Practice, Practice, Practice

• Reading fast takes practice! Practice is key to success!!

I really enjoyed reading this article! It provided fantastic tips to making studying easier!

http://adulted.about.com/od/studyskills/tp/10-Ways-To-Read-Faster-When-You-Study.htm