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1 Grad School Coaching, LLC Presents: Gaining the Most out of your Readings in Graduate School

2 SQ3R Method Reading a Textbook calls for Different means than Reading a Novel SQ3R = A useful system to gain more from your readings in graduate school

3 S Q 3 R o SURVEY o QUESTION o READ o RECITE o REVIEW

4 SQ3R: S = Survey SURVEY Provides: Ø Becoming aware of important / significant points before reading the chapter/article Ø Framework to fill in information while reading the chapter/article Ø Getting the Big Picture

5 SQ3R: S = Survey HOW to Survey: " Briefly look over the Table of Contents " Scan through the pages of the chapter/article " Read introduction (or introductory paragraph) " Skip to and read the Conclusion, Summary, & Review Questions " Be aware of core ideas via: " Titles " Headings / subheadings " Words in bold or italics " Captions under graphs, charts, pictures & illustrations

6 SQ3R: Q = Question QUESTIONING Provides: By asking questions while reading, it helps you to: " stay focused " be invested " creates interest " decreases uh, what did I just read?

7 SQ3R: Q = Question HOW to Question: Ø Change titles, headings & subheadings into questions Ø Ask yourself questions along the way about what you are reading Ø Review questions at the end of the chapter Ø Stopping at each new heading & ask yourself What did I just read? What am I about to read?

8 SQ3R: R = Read READING Provides: Ø Focus on the important information Ø For difficult sections, reduce or speed and/or re-read Ø Preparation for class, discussion & exams

9 SQ3R: R = Read HOW to Read I: Ø Look for answers to questions you raised earlier Ø Highlight key points (however avoid over-marking) Ø Write brief notes in margins Ø Use a consistent system for marking important points

10 SQ3R: R = Read HOW to Read II: Ø Do not confuse highlighting for learning the reading Ø Answer questions at end of chapter after reading Ø Note all bold, underlined, and italicized words and content around these words

11 SQ3R: R = Recite RECITING Provides: Ø Retain Information Ø Opportunity to transfer information from short-term to long-term memory Ø Check One s Understanding

12 SQ3R: R = Recite HOW to Recite: Ø Say answers to your questions out loud Ø Put in your own words Ø Write notes (computer, notebook, index cards) Ø Pretend to teach someone else what you just read

13 SQ3R: R = Review REVIEWING Provides: Ø Assistance in retaining information Ø Checking in on parts know / not know

14 SQ3R: R = Review HOW to Review I: Ø Actively read over notes Ø Re-read highlights Ø Directly after reading & other set times (not cramming) Ø Relate it to the Big Picture of the course

15 SQ3R: R = Review HOW to Review II: Ø Answer the questions at the end of the chapter Ø Create flash cards Ø Discuss material with a study partner or study group

16 Keep in Mind Ø Your Individual Learning Style Ø What Honestly Works for You and What Does Not Ø SQ3R Takes Practice, it will become natural over time

17 Keep in Mind, SQ3R Use as many of your SENSES and as much of your SENSIBILITY as possible to gain the most from you Graduate Readings o SEE o SAY o HEAR o WRITE

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