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Active Reading
People tend to think that reading is passive, but in fact we must realise that it is a two-way exchange, and you both, the writer and the reader, take part in it.
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How to read faster.
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss
“I’ve been reading my whole life. I think I can handle a book.”
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Reasons for reading
- Entertainment – to relax, hear a story or “just because” ;
- Information – to acquire facts (to see more of the world); and
- Understanding – to develop insight (to see the world differently).
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Active reading vs. passive reading
- Active reading: is reading with the conscious intention to understand, integrate and evaluate the information you’re reading.
- Passive reading: where you just take the words in.
Active And Passive Reading
Passive reading is when we read for pleasure and get lost in the book, enjoying the complete experience. This is applied in fictional works. Acquiring knowledge demands a different way to read: Active reading.
Great books require time and attention, needing to be chewed and digest...
Keep it short
Think about how people read. Try to leave out the part that readers tend to skip - the long paragraphs that have more to do with what you want to say than what the reader needs to hear. Always keep your reader in mind.
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