Post on 01-Nov-2014
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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