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Sharpening your reading skills is important most especially in this current age of the internet, where there is a constant bombardment of different sorts of information, resulting to reduced attention span and reading proficiency (Morgan, 2017). Leisure reading is different from academic reading as the latter requires deeper understanding and concentration. In your courses, reading materials are provided for your learning. As students, it is important that you take time to diligently read and understand the reading assignments, and not just read for the sake of completing the task. The following resources will provide you with relevant information and tips on improving your reading skills.
Online Resources:
Improving Reading Comprehension.[1]
In this resource, the article enumerates a list of things to-do to help increase your reading comprehension especially when it comes to reading technical and complicated materials. Tips such as taking notes and pre-reading are provided in the article as well.
The article helps you to evaluate your reading habits in order for you to have an idea of the particular reading skills you have to develop. This can help you in properly processing pertinent information from the reading materials you are given.
Effective Reading and Note-taking [3]
Reading strategies such as the SQW3R (Survey, Question, Write, Read, Recite, Review) method and note-taking are introduced in this article. This can help you to improve your comprehension and memory skills when reading.
Video resources:
Reading skills that work - for tests and in class.[4]
In this video, you will learn how to improve your reading speed and comprehension by applying a variety of strategies. Some of these are summarizing, setting a timer, and asking questions while reading.
Read, Understand, and Remember! Improve your reading skills with the KWL Method.[5]
The video introduces you to the KWL (Know, Want to Know, Learned) Method which can be an effective tool for you to become better at reading, understanding, and remembering reading materials.
Morgan, K. (2017). The Effects of the Internet on Reading Skills. Retrieved from https://classroom.synonym.com/effects-internet-reading-skills-17125.html
[1] Education Corner (n.d.). Improving Reading Comprehension. Available at https://www.educationcorner.com/reading-comprehension.html[2] Gavilan College (n.d.). Improving Reading Skills. Available at https://www.gavilan.edu/tutor/documents/ImprovingReadingSkills_000.pdf[3] UNSW Sydney (n.d.). Effective Reading and Note-taking. Available at https://student.unsw.edu.au/effective-reading-and-note-taking[4]JamesESL English Lessons (2012, Dec 5). Reading skills that work - for tests and in class [Video file]. Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgqLyAfUsZE[5] Learn English with Emma (2017, April 9) Read, Understand, and Remember! Improve your reading skills with the KWL Method [Video file]. Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10auVRva1Jk
[1] Education Corner (n.d.). Improving Reading Comprehension. Available at https://www.educationcorner.com/reading-comprehension.html[2] Gavilan College (n.d.). Improving Reading Skills. Available at https://www.gavilan.edu/tutor/documents/ImprovingReadingSkills_000.pdf[3] UNSW Sydney (n.d.). Effective Reading and Note-taking. Available at https://student.unsw.edu.au/effective-reading-and-note-taking[4]JamesESL English Lessons (2012, Dec 5). Reading skills that work - for tests and in class [Video file]. Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgqLyAfUsZE[5] Learn English with Emma (2017, April 9) Read, Understand, and Remember! Improve your reading skills with the KWL Method [Video file]. Available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10auVRva1Jk
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