Reading Strategies

Whatever work we have, we all need to be able to read well. Reading efficiently
and effectively is a critical professional ability, whether we are looking at a project
plan or any other sort of writing.
Perhaps we read something that we thought would be useful but couldn't find
anything useful in it? Do we have to read documents more than once before we
grasp them? Or do we ever have trouble remembering what we have read?
We look at a variety of ways for becoming a better reader in this essay and video.
We will learn how to get the best outcomes by carefully matching our approach to
our content and taking charge of the reading process.

Talking.

While we are reading, speak the words aloud to our self, speaking loudly
enough that we can only hear the words we are reading. Give our voice some
expression so we don't read everything in a deep voice but keep it pretty quiet. Do
not read aloud in a loud, full voice. It's generally preferable to test this method in a
different place first.

Underlining Key Words.

This method assumes that we plan to read an item twice. When reading the
material for the first time, try to keep a steady, even pace. Keep a pencil nearby,
and underline or make a check in the margins if we feel the work contains
keywords or new words we don't recognize. Return to the text after we have
finished. Consider the relevance of the significant words or phrases that have been
highlighted. Look up unknown words in the dictionary and jot down the definitions
in the margins. Reread the piece, paying special attention to details and insights
that you missed the first time around.
Visualizing our self as a Reader.

Negative attitudes and mental burden can block our comprehension of a book.
It's tough to enjoy basketball if you're constantly telling our self how much
we despise the sport and how bad a player we are. We may not be a great
basketball player by Michael Jordan's standards, but we don't have to be the best to
receive value from what we're doing.

The Special Reading Place.

Find a new area to read, somewhere we have never been before, somewhere
calm and isolated, away from any potential distractions. There are various portions
of the library that are rarely used, as well as numerous classrooms that are empty at
evening. Alternatively, we might wish to seek out a noisy environment where we
can tune out the distractions.

Skimming/Reading.

Skim through the text for a few minutes. Look for recurring names of persons,
organizations, and frequent terms or phrases that may be significant while
skimming. After we have finished perusing, take a few moments to guess what this
article is about.

Conclusion.

First, read the text's conclusion. We can choose how much of the conclusion
we want to read, but make sure it's a lengthy enough portion to get a sense of
what's going on. If it's a ten-page essay, read the last three or four paragraphs; if it's
a two-page poetry, read the last 20-25 lines. After we have finished reading the
ending, go back to the beginning and read the entire piece. Keep in mind what
we know about the finale as we read and evaluate how the pieces of text, we have
been reading might help the reader prepare for it.