Critical Reading
Critical Reading
If you were to take an extended roadtrip to a distant state, you probably would not just hop in your car and take off. Likely, you would plan the route, places in-between you could stop, pack items you might need, etc. This is how Critical Reading is: it is intentional, planned, and thorough. Take a look at the below resources to learn how critical reading is imperative for a college student to have as you read textbooks related to your coursework.
Then Jesus came to Nazareth, where he had been raised. As was his custom, he went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day, when he stood up to read." - Luke 4:16
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Do you know your average words per minute (WPM) score? The average WPM score for adults is 250-300, and 450 is recommended for college students. It is important to be aware of your WPM score to know how fast you read. The goal is not to speed read, but read at a brisk, consistent pace. Then comes comprehension--just because someone can read fast does not mean they fully understand what they read. Click the above link to test your Reading Speed & Comprehenson. As college students, for the Text Complexity Level before beginning your test, it is recommended to select between Level 10-13 for accurate results, as these levels match the content found in most college-level textbooks.
Before using this resource, you should first know your WPM and Comprehension score using the first link. If your scores are lower than you would like, this resources will help you develop a faster reading speed and increase the comprehension of what you are reading. You may also consider filling out the 1-on-1 Academic Success Coaching form to have a professional work with you on improving your reading and comprehension.
Critical Reading is not the ability to read words and understand the content. Critical reading is intentionally engaging with your textbook: the thoughts, ideas, and essence of what you are reading. Critical reading is a learned skill, and requires a great deal of time and effort. Review this resource to learn how to critically read your textbooks throughout your studies.
A student should never read their textbook and not take any notes. SQ3R is a critical reading method to dissect your textbook to digest it in managable pieces. When you can write a full and accurate summary of what you've just read, you know you have learned from you reading--and the SQ3R method aims to help you do just that.
The days of spelling bees are over. While autocorrect and talk-to-text technology is great, when it come time to take a test, how will you ensure that you call spell (and know the definition of) all the words related to your exam (or career/vocation)? The KIM Vocabulary Chart can assist with this, so you learn how to spell the new, often technical words that you need to know and prevent not knowing these technical words from disrupting your readings.
Online Learning Tips
← Online Learners will do just as much reading as any student, so take a look at these tips for success during your readings.
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