Changing the way you learn

Speed Reading

Questions
1. Why?
  1. What am I looking for?
2. Do I need to read this?
  1. What do I already know on this subject?
3. What is the purpose of the text?
4. What format is the text?
5. What is the subject of the text?
  1. Is it an opinion being expressed?
Key Points
1. Where to begin?
  1. Title
  2. Index
  3. Introduction
  4. Conclusion
  5. Sections
2. Images
  1. Graphics
  2. Drawings
  3. Tables
  4. Photos
3. Bolded Text
4. Abstract Pictures
5. Lists
Types of Reading
1. General
  1. General understanding of the text
2. Scan
  1. Fast reading in order to locate specific information
3. Detailed
  1. Total understanding of text
4. Step by Step
  1. Following specific instructions
Summary
1. Active process
2. What have I learned from the reading?
3. Have I answered my questions?
4. Recognize what you already know
Review
1. Do I need to memorise?
  1. Own knowledge
  2. For a discussion
2. What can I remember?
  1. Create a mind map to help remember what you've learned.
3. What have I forgotten?
4. Read it again if necessary

Speed Reading

	Created by Diego Santos over 10 years ago

	Copied by Alice McClean over 10 years ago