How to Read Faster With More Memorization
Whether you are reading for pleasure or information, you want to remember the important details without poring over the text laboriously. Poor reading skills is one of the main reasons for not being able to memorize or read at an appropriate rate of speed. Technological advances like audio books and ebooks are convenient, but they also have contributed to a reduction in the number of actual texts that a person reads. Applying reading and study strategies to your reading task will help you increase speed and memorize the relevant material.
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Use prereading strategies. This prepares you for the subject matter by getting your mind on the main ideas. If you are reading a novel, first read the information on the inside jacket cover. You will usually get enough of the plot summary to pique your interest. If you are reading a chapter in a textbook, skim section headings, noting words in bold print. If pictures, graphs, or maps are included in the pages, read the captions to get additional relevant details. Previewing the information enables you to read the text more quickly because you'll already know what the book is about.
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Read sections of text; then take notes. This is beneficial when reading textbooks because chapters are usually written in outline form with a main topic and subtopics that are summarized in a few paragraphs. If the information is highly technical, write down important keywords and phrases or highlight them as you read. Use a highlighter sparingly. It will slow your reading rate, and you may mark a lot of unnecessary material.
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Time yourself. If you get distracted easily and your mind wanders while you are reading, set an oven timer or the alarm on your cell phone for 15 minutes. Try to read as much as possible, but not so fast that you cannot comprehend. When the alarm sounds, internally summarize the most important ideas of what you've read, then set the alarm again. This method will increase your reading speed and train you to retain key elements of the story or textbook.
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