Section IV: Improving Comprehension

It is important to understand the basic structure and content of the text you are reading.

• Consider the purpose for reading, like gathering information.
• Think about the title. What does it tell you about what the book or ess...

Scan through each summary and pick out the most important ideas & plot points. Jot these down in bullet list form on a separate sheet of paper.  

When deciding which fictional plot points to include, ask yourself, “Is this information vital for understanding the ‘big picture’ of the story?”...

Your background information should come from scholarly books and journals, or reputable mass media sources. Use search engines such as JSTOR and Google Scholar.

Create an annotated bibliography by providing at least ten sources relevant to your topic.

• Name of author(s).