Reading strategies part 3

1. Useful Technology – Reading
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2. Useful Technology – Reading
• Small pdf http://smallpdf.com/ (works on Windows, Mas and
Linux)
1. Convert and edit all your PDF files. Enables you to customize documents
(font size, double space, highlight etc –FREE)
• Adobe reads Powerpoint documents allowed
• Text to Speech software http://www.natural
readers.com/index.html
(Windows and Mac versions –FREE to download and use. Compatible with PDF,
Word and Web pages, can change speaker and reading speed)
• Claroread – reads text aloud (now available on every pc in
the library)

3. Other considerations
• Be flexible – use different reading techniques for specific purposes
• Take regular breaks
• Become familiar with the library –particularly your subject librarian
http://www.gold.ac.uk/library/subject-support/
• It is not all about speed of reading – comprehension is the key!