| Everyone has been reading, not noticed their mind | | | | and get a good understanding of it, you're actually |
| wander, only to come back to reality and think, | | | | saving yourself more time in the long run. You'll |
| "What did I just read?" And for others, they may | | | | spend less time going back to previous chapters |
| keep their focus, but still not fully understand | | | | or looking up certain sections. |
| what the text is trying to say. By increasing | | | | Review the Material Once you've read through it |
| reading comprehension, those scenarios - and | | | | once, review what you read. Too often we finish |
| others - can be avoided. Here's how: | | | | reading something any say we're done. In fact, |
| Do Your Research Beforehand It may seem silly | | | | we may never be "done" reading a text if it's |
| to say that in order to understand Book A, you | | | | something important or could provide us ongoing |
| should first read Book B and Essay C. However, if | | | | insights. This doesn't mean you have to reread |
| there's one book in particular you really need to | | | | every word, but take the time to go over the |
| fully understand (for work, class, etc.) then you'll | | | | main points. |
| want a strong foundation to work from. That | | | | Try Reading Out Loud This doesn't necessarily |
| way, when a topic comes up you may not fully | | | | work for everyone - and it can slow you down - |
| grasp, you at least have a general understanding. | | | | but hearing the text (especially if you're a more |
| Skim First, Then Read Again, this is to get a good | | | | auditory learner) can help you better understand |
| understanding of what you're about to read. By | | | | what you're reading. |
| taking the time in advance to skim the material | | | | |