2) SQ3R Reading Methods

While trying to study I found it very difficult to read and take into account the information I was reading. I found that I would read and re read until my eyes couldn’t take it any longer. I also found this a problem once I sarted college, when trying to look over lectures.

 I came across the SQ3R reading technique in a communications lab I found it very helpful. To use the SQ3R reading technique all you have to do is survey, question, read, recite, and review. As long as this process is a do find that it does help.

• The first step to take is to survey this means look over any headings or graphs or diagrams visible. 
• Then question, turn any subheadings or headings into a question and also ask you what do I already know about this topic. 
• Reading is the next step read and re read all of the main headings and captions once more and read the main body. Reread paragraphs that are unclear and that you are not sure of. 
• The next step is to recite. After reading a large amount of text it is beneficial to recite aloud what it is you have just learnt. Also read aloud the answers to the questions you asked yourself earlier. 

And lastly review; review all your information over a few days. Make flash cards and notes and revisit as often as possible. I found this method helpful however coming up to exams I feel that it would take too long to go through each step in such a drawn out way. For studying in long periods such as throughout a term I feel this method is really helpful.