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Let us be A Good Reader Part 4

To summarize, find the most important information and restate it in your own words. Summarize every time you study to help you understand and remember what you read. To be sure you have included all the important details in your … Continue reading

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Let us be A Good Reader Part 3

To skim a text … 1. Preview the text, make predictions, and set a purpose for reading. 2. Run your eyes across the page. Try to read as fast as you can. 3. Focus on the key words, which are … Continue reading

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Let us be A Good Reader Part 2

Here are some of the main purposes you have for reading college-level texts: a. To learn new information b. To review notes c. To confirm a belief d. To discover opinions e. To get facts f. To get instructions

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Let us be A Good Reader Part 1

It’s no secret that being a good reader makes your college work easier—especially studying and taking tests. Happily, reading doesn’t have to be a chore. Try each of the following methods for making reading easier and more fun and decide … Continue reading

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College is Hard Part 2

Have you ever used these excuses to get out of doing your schoolwork? 1. “I’m just not smart enough to pass this class.” 2. “The professor isn’t any good, so I’ll never be able to learn.”

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