1. TWO TYPES OF READING For pleasure For learning

2. Treating Textbooks Seriously Look the text over before you take the course Buy your books early Look the text over before the first class

3. THE BASIC FEATURES Of A Textbook Title page Copyright page Table of contents Preface Glossary Appendix Bibliography Index

4. The Five-Step SQ3R Reading System STEP 1: S—SURVEY STEP 2: Q—QUESTION STEP 3: R—READ STEP 4: R—RECITE STEP 5: R—REVIEW

5. The Three-Step 3Rs Reading System STEP 1: READ STEP 2: RECORD STEP 3: RECITE

6. Dealing with Special Subjects: Math, Science, Languages, & Other Take steps to reduce your anxiety Devote more time and practice to your assignments, and don’t fall behind Use special tools for information organizing and study

7. REDUCING YOUR ANXIETY Learn your inner voice Pinpoint your negative thoughts Replace your negative thoughts with positive self-talkgive you confidence Deal with the stresses

8. DEVOTE ENOUGH TIME Keep up with the assignments Review the previous assignment before starting the present one Apply the SQ3R, 3Rs, or other reading method Work practice problems Take frequent breaks—and remind yourself of why you’re doing this Do lab assignments

9. USE SPECIAL TOOLS FOR STUDYING Flash cards or index cards Cassette tapes Diagrams, charts, and maps Study diagrams Process diagrams Concept maps Time lines Comparison charts