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A RECALL TREE

What is it?
Reading faster without loss
of comprehension
Skimming effectively
Studying effectively
Reading critically

Why read faster?


Save time
Clear the in-tray
Widen scope of reading
Make better use of
available skills

When to read faster?


When time is short
When purpose and material permit
When concentration is good
(usually mornings)

RAPID
READING

Who can read faster?


Most people, if they have:
Motivation
Confidence
Effort
Persistence
Those who are prepared to
practise, practise, practise

Where to read faster?


Somewhere you know from
experience you can concentrate,
usually a relatively quiet
environment free from
distractions and interruptions
Somewhere allowing conditions
as close as realistically possible
to the above ideal

How to read faster?


Time, test and record all the reading
you do for practice
Set objectives for achievement
Follow the 10 basic rules
Assess performance after a reasonable
time (say, 12 weeks)
Repeat the process, if required, with
higher targets

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