Sunday, January 16, 2011

Entry 8. My reading experience.

Reading is a traditional way of studying. Reading is considered to be very simple. But is isn't very simple. The purpose from reading is getting some information. If you read simply you can not get enough information. It has got its own rules. reading must consists of three steps: previewing, active reading, summarizing.
In the first step(previewing) you have to look through the text. Pay attention to the title and boldfaced texts. If there are some pictures or charts you should look at them with a special attention. The purpose from previewing is knowing what you are going to read.
In active reading you will read the text carefully. If the text is big divide it into small parts. After having read a part take a break. if you come across some specific information, dates, names write down them right away. After having read whole material and taking a break review written informations. Read the first and the last part of the text. Usually the main idea is given in the last part.
After reading actively take a break and then summarize the information in your brain. If it is possible rewrite it with your own words. It will be very good if you discuss with your groupmates over the topic. It is very useful to answer 5w and h questions.

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