3. Why Do You Read?
To Get an Overview (“Background Reading”
To Locate Specific Information
Dictionary, Map, Biography etc
Practical Application
Manual, how to
To Develop Detailed and Analytical Understanding
SQ3R
Pleasure Reading/Free-range Reading
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6. Fast Reading
Fast reading is for the following purposes:
Gain an overview or background information of a topic;
Locate specific information;
Identify if the material is relevant to your needs; and
Know what the content is all about.
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7. Fast Reading
Scanning
done when you want to locate specific information quickly
and efficiently
title and author of the book
table of contents
chapter headings and subheadings
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8. Fast Reading
Skimming
done when you need to cover a large amount of material in a
short time and when you are not looking for anything in
particular
Get an overview of the authorÊs main line of argument; and
Identify the main idea or theme of the book or article.
Skimming involves reading only parts of the text.
the first and last paragraphs
locate keywords or phrases
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9. Slow Reading
A slow reading style is adopted when you need to be very
thorough about what you are reading, especially when you
need to:
Analyse and understand;
Evaluate and be critical;
Remember the information you read; and
Follow instructions.
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10. Slow Reading
Analytical Approach
used when you need to understand terminology, follow
instructions or remember what you have read
You have to create questions and find answers as you read
Critical Approach
used when you need to evaluate the material you are reading
Identifying the author’s intention
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11. Slow Reading
SQ3R
S = Survey
Q = Question
R = Read
R = Recite
R = Review
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