This document outlines techniques for effective reading and note-taking skills. It discusses different reading styles like scanning, skimming, and detailed reading. It emphasizes the importance of active reading using techniques like underlining, noting keywords, asking questions, and creating summaries. A SQ3R method is presented for speeding up active reading - survey, question, read, recall, and review. Different note-taking techniques are also covered like mind mapping, Cornell style, outlining, and informal paragraphs. Participants are then asked to practice applying the SQ3R method to the article.