Use the powerful and proven SQ3R study method to organize material by subject and topic, improve reading retention, effectively prepare for quizzes and tests and build reference material for cumulative review. SQ3R is a widely used reading strategy that is an abbreviation for the five steps involved: Survey, Question, Read, Recite and Review.

1. Survey: Before beginning reading look through the whole chapter. See what the headings are-the major ones and the subheadings; hierarchical structures seem to be particularly easy for our brains to latch onto. Resist reading at this point, but see if you can identify 3 to 6 major ideas in the chapter.

2. Question: Ask yourself what this chapter is about: What are the questions that this chapter is trying to answer? What questions do I have that this chapter might help answer? Repeat this process with each subsection of the chapter, turning each heading into a question.

3. Read (at your own pace): Read one section at a time looking for the answer to the question proposed for the heading. This is active reading and requires concentration so find yourself a place and time where you can concentrate.

4. Recite: Create at least one key phrase that sums up the major point of the section and answers the question. It is important to use your own words, not just copy phrases from the book. Research shows that we remember our own (active) connections better than ones given to us (passive).

5. Review: After repeating steps 2-4 for each section you will have a list of key questions that provide an outline for the chapter. Test yourself by reviewing the questions you have created and referring to the answers as necessary.

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