(Reading Skill) Compiled By: Chheang Ratana (June 2012)

Think about what you want to know -What and why are you reading? -Are you reading with a purpose or just for a pleasure? -What do you want to know after reading it? -Resources may help you in different ways. -The book introduction let you know who the book is for. -Chapter headings give you overall view of the structure of the subject.

Compiled By: Chheang Ratana (June 2012) Know how deeply to study the material If want to know the shallowest knowledge of the subject If want a moderate level of information on a subject It’s worth paying attention to diagrams an graphs In order to get a deep understanding of a text

Compiled By: Chheang Ratana (June 2012) Read Actively Active reading by highlighting & underlining key information Doing this also helps you keep your mind focused on the material, and stops you thinking about other things. Tip: If you're worried about damaging a book by marking it up, ask yourself how much your investment of time is worth. If the book is inexpensive, or if the benefit that you get from the book substantially exceeds its value, then don't worry too much about marking it. (Of course, only do this if it belongs to you!)

Compiled By: Chheang Ratana (June 2012) How to study different types of material 1. Magazines an newspapers -Boost circulation, so only interesting parts of a topic & ignore less interesting ones. ADVERTISING! -Cut a page if you find it’s a useful article Tip: You can apply the same strategies to reading online versions of newspapers and magazines. However, you need to make sure that you don't get distracted by links to other, non-relevant material..

Compiled By: Chheang Ratana (June 2012) How to study different types of material 2. Individual Articles (There are three main kinds of articles in Magazines and Newspaper News-Articles: The most important piece comes first. Then less and less… Opinion-Articles: Points of view with their arguments Feature-Article: Provide entertainment or background on a subject Tip 1: Nowadays, you probably read many articles online. You can easily save links to these in a bookmark folder to reference later. Make sure that you title folders so that you can easily find the link again. For instance, you could have separate folders for project research, marketing, client prospects, trade information, and professional growth. Or, it might be helpful to title folders using the website or publication name. Tip 2: Remember that there are many online articles and electronic documents that weren't originally designed to be read on a screen. (This will also include documents that are ed to you.) If you find it hard to read these on screen, print them out. This is especially important for long or detailed documents.

Compiled By: Chheang Ratana (June 2012) Make Your Own Table of Contents -Writer’s text is usually attractive, so may forget that some irrelevant information is included too. -Ask yourself what you want to know and have answered at the end -It’s a bit strange, but helpful to make a table of contents of your own. -Address your own questions and think of what you’re expecting to learn.

Compiled By: Chheang Ratana (June 2012) Use glossaries with technical Documents -Keep or compile a glossary with you a long with your book -Use your own words for the key concepts Key Points Tips: If you want to read more effectively, identify what you want to learn from each resource you read, and know how deeply you want to study the material. And, consider "active reading" by making notes and marking-up the material as you go along. It's also useful to know how to study different types of material. Making your own table of contents before you read material, and using glossaries for technical resources, are other useful reading strategies. Remember that it takes practice to develop your reading skills - the more you use these strategies, the more effective you'll become.