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Reading Methods: SQ3R

Do you have problems concentrating onyour reading? Do you forget what you

read the minute you finish?

Following the five steps of SQ3R can help

you to process and remember what youread!


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Step 1: S = SURVEY

Survey the piece of writing

- to establish its purpose (what is it trying toget across to the reader?) and

- to get the main ideas.


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When you SURVEY, look for -

- Titles

- Pictures- Introduction and conclusion

- Bold or italicized print

- Questions- First and last sentences in paragraphs

- Footnotes


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Step 2: Q = QUESTION

As you are surveying the piece, a good way todecide what you will be reading for when youdo read is to question as you survey.

Writing down questions keeps you alert andfocused on your work.


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How to Question:

1. Divide a sheet of paper in half lengthwise.

2. On the left half, write questions as you aresurveying the piece

(e.g.: the Titlemay be Skydiving in FiveEasy Lessons. The question that you may

write down is What are the five lessonsthat a person must go through to learn howto skydive?)


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How to Question:

2. On the left half, write questions as you are

surveying the piece(e.g.: An introductory sentence statesthat a parachute is essential in learning toskydive. The question you write downmight be, Why is having a parachute reallyimportant when youre learning how toskydive?)


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How to Question:

2. On the left half, write questions as you are

surveying the piece(e.g.: Aheadingfor a section could state

How to Fall. The question might be Whyis it important to know how to fall? or

What are the specific ways that a personmust fall when learning how to skydive?)


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Step 2: Q = Question

In addition to forming your own questions, look at anyquestions that may be posed by the author insidebars or at the end of a section.

It is important that you write these questions in your

own words, not simply the words of the author.This will help you process the information moredeeply (i.e., you will be able to recall it with moreease).


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Step 3: R1 = READ

As you read, read to answer your questions,both in your mind and in writing on the rightside of your Question and Answer paper.Since you have already selected the material

(through your questions) that you know isimportant, you should be able to readselectively and separate out the fluff thatis not as important.


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Step 3: R1 = READ

Answer the questions in your own words, not inthe words of the author. This will enable youto understand and comprehend more fullybecause you will, in essence, be forcingyourself to translate the gobbledygookthat you frequently encounter in writing,especially in textbooks.


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Step 4: R2 = RECITE

After you have read and answered all of your questions,it is helpful to recite the questions and youranswers. To do this, you should:

- Recite each question out loud (one at a time)

- Answer each question verbally according to theanswer you have written down on the right side ofthe page.


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Step 5: R3 = REVIEW

1. Using your notes, mentally go over thematerial within 24 hours of covering it.

2. Review again after one week.

3. Review approximately once a month until

your exam.

Source:

Reading methods: SQ3R. Retrieved on August 23, 2004 @http:/www.arc.sbc.edu/sq3r.html

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