This document discusses academic reading and effective reading strategies. It defines academic reading as reading done for educational purposes, including textbooks, journals, and online resources. It outlines three stages of effective reading: previewing before reading, connecting knowledge during reading by asking questions and taking notes, and recalling and reflecting after reading. Specific strategies are provided for each stage, such as skimming titles and summaries in the preview stage. The document emphasizes the importance of active reading strategies like annotating, highlighting, and asking questions to improve comprehension and retention of information from academic texts.