Reading hints
Previewing
Slowly flip through the whole chapter.
Read all the headings (bold type).
Examine all pictures and figures.
Skim the captions under illustrations.
Skim the questions at the end.
Reading
Concentrate while reading the text. Don’t let your mind wander.
Read only as fast as you can understand. Reread sections that are unclear.
Read for understanding as well as to retain facts.
Always monitor what you understand and remember before you move on.
Make notes in the margins.
Highlight ONLY the important points.
Distinguish special cases or situations from more generic information.