This article was co-authored by Grant Faulkner, MA and by How.com.vn staff writer, Aly Rusciano. Grant Faulkner is the Executive Director of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) and the co-founder of 100 Word Story, a literary magazine. Grant has published two books on writing and has been published in The New York Times and Writer’s Digest. He co-hosts Write-minded, a weekly podcast on writing and publishing, and has a M.A. in Creative Writing from San Francisco State University.
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So, you want to learn how to get the most out of your reading experience. Reading effectively is a piece of cake whether you’re reading for school or fun. Not only will these tips help you retain and comprehend the information you're learning, but it makes the reading experience that much more enjoyable. In this article, we’ll break down some simple tricks you can try to get the most out of a text.
Things You Should Know
- Establish reading goals before you start reading.
- Take notes to help yourself comprehend the material.
- Ask yourself questions before, during, and after reading to solidify the information in your mind.
Steps
Expert Q&A
Tips
- Reading can be a great way to improve your own writing. If you like to write, try reading often to expand your vocabulary and find inspiration through other writers.[16]Thanks
References
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- ↑ https://students.dartmouth.edu/academic-skills/learning-resources/learning-strategies/reading-techniques
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- ↑ https://learningcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/reading-textbooks-effectively/
- ↑ https://www.scienceabc.com/eyeopeners/how-to-remember-everything-you-read-more-effectively.html
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- ↑ Grant Faulkner, MA. Professional Writer. Expert Interview. 8 January 2019.
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