2. Quickly identify main ideas of a text
Skimming is 3 to 4 times faster regular
reading
Used when there is a lot of material and a
short amount of time
3. Read the first and last paragraph
Read headings, subheadings, titles, subtitles,
and illustrations
Read the first sentence of every paragraph
Skimming works well with dates, names and
places
4. Used to search for key terms
When you know what you are looking for you
can through texts to find the information
Good to use when determining whether a
source will have the answers you are looking
for
5. First look at how the author organizes his
information
Look for bold faces, italics, or different sized
fonts
The author may also put key information in
the margins of pages
6. 1. Prepare yourself
Set the time length that you will read for
Collect all your materials
Find a comfortable place to read
Relax and focus on what you need to accomplish
7. 2. Overview
Look at titles, subtitles, and headings to find
what information is there
Look at charts and pictures and relate them to
subtitles
Ask what you are going to get from the reading
8. 3. Read During Daylight Hours
Studies show people are most efficient readers
during the day time
A person will read a passage in half the time if
they read in the daylight
Read during breaks in you day to allot for
relaxation during the night when you need rest
9. 4. Avoid Distractions
Keep a notebook near you to write down things
that come to mind (other assignments, people to
call, etc) so you can them later
Read in place where there is nothing to distract
you
Turn off TV, music, facebook, and anything else
that will break your concentration
10. 5. Take a Break
Studies show that reading becomes less efficient
if you do not take a break to refresh your mind
A 5 minute break is recommended for every hour
of reading
Do something well defined so it does not drag on
and you do not become distracted
11. 6. Read Often
Reading often helps build your reading skills
Reading at the same time everyday turns reading
into a habit
You paid for your textbooks so you might as well
read them
