While reading
- As soon as you notice your mind drifting, stop and consider your needs.
- Develop a key/system to note the following in the text: key ideas/major points, unfamiliar words/unclear information, key words and phrases, important information, and connections.
- Summarize the main points and two or three key details in your own words.
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