Reading is not enough

• Consider your purpose for reading and what you need to be able to understand, know, or do after reading.
• Determine what you already know about the material you are to read.
• Give the text an initial glance, noting headings, diagrams, tables, pictures, bolded words, summaries, ...

• Recite: After reading summerize it in your own words and try answering the questions in the second step.
• Review: It’s important to review the material to fully understand it. Quiz yourself on the questions you created and re-read any portions you nee...

Question what you read as you’re reading it. By responding to your own questions, you are forcing yourself to think about how to explain the subject matter in your own words and with reference to your previous knowledge and experience.