Speed Reading: How to Get Comprehension at High Speeds

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How To Get Comprehension at High

SpeedsWelcome!

What We'll Discuss Today

1. Rules of Comprehension2. Adjusting Reading Speed for Ideal Comprehension3. Information Patterns4. How To Improve Your Focus & Attention

Factors that Influence Comprehension

Rule #1:Abstract vs. Concrete

Passages with abstract words will be harder to read very quickly.

Your mind understands specifics better than abstract sentences.

Factors that Influence Comprehension

Rule #2:Information Density

The less ideas a passage contains, the easier it is to read

Some passages present different ideas more quickly than others

Factors that Influence Comprehension

Rule #3:Prior Knowledge

The more prior knowledge of a subject you have, the easier it will be to read faster.

Doctors vs. 1st-Year Medical Students

Adjusting Your Reading Speed for Ideal Comprehension

Slowing Down & Speeding Up

Preview & Overview Before Reading

The Multiple Reading Process1. Preview2. Overview3. Read

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On the Preview...

Find Trigger Words&

Generate Effective Questions(Send Probes to Your Mind)

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How is it organized?Before reading, figure out how the book/chapter

is structured

What's the best way to read this information?

How the information may be organized:

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How is it organized?

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How is it organized?

"How-To" Format

Importance > Steps

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How is it organized?Editorial Format

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How is it organized?

NewsWho?What?

Where?When?Why?

Remember the 5 W's

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How is it organized?

InformationalTopic

Aspect #1Aspect #2Aspect #3

Remember "TA"

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How is it organized?

Problem-SolutionProblem

Effects

Causes

Solution

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How is it organized?

Chronological

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How is it organized?

Examples

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How is it organized?

Advantage & Disadvantage

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How is it organized?

Process

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How is it organized?

Most Important / Least Important

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How is it organized?How the information may be organized:● "How-To" Format● Editorial Format: Evidence-Opinion or Opinion-Evidence● News: The 5 W's● Informational● Problem-Effect-Causes-Solution (PECS)● Chronological● Examples● Advantage & Disadvantage● Process● Most Important / Least Important

How To Improve Your Focus

Better Focus = Better Speed & Comprehension

How To Improve Focus

Use Your Hand as a Paceror

AccelaReader.com for Computer Reading

How To Improve Focus

Establish a Purpose/Goal

But Keep in Mind...

A Goal Without a Plan is Just a Wish

How To Improve Focus

Have a Plan

Time Yourself, Establish Deadlines

How To Improve Focus

Eliminate Distractions

How To Improve Focus

Avoid Multi-Tasking

How To Improve Focus:Tangerine Technique

Summary

1. Rules of Comprehension2. Adjusting Reading Speed for Ideal Comprehension3. Information Patterns4. How To Improve Your Focus & Attention