The Academic Resources Center Presents

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The Academic Resources Center Presents
A Learning Enhancement Seminar
400pm - 500pm McInteer 150 Aud.
Reading Strategies for University Coursework
Academic Resurces Center TEC 334 501-279-4549
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Why are effective
READING SKILLS
essential for
success?
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• The modes of critical thinking (effective
  reasoning) are

Speaking
Reading
Writing
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• Problems that cause s-l-o-w reading
• 1. Poor concentration
• Lack of interest
• Daydreaming
• Worrying about other problems
• Cant remember what is read

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• Problems contd
• 2. Underdeveloped vocabulary
• Difficult to learn new vocabulary
• Not sure where to find word meanings
• Learning the new vocabulary for each course is
  essential to understanding new ideas concept.

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• Problems contd
• 3. Poor reading techniques
• Stuck in one gear
• Takes too long to read assignment
• Cannot find main points important details

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• Problems contd
• 4. No system for reading textbooks
• SQ3R
• Survey
• Question
• Read
• Recite
• Review

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• Problems contd
• 5. The blank mind syndrome
• Eyes just passing over words
• Reading without reflection

• Organize lecture textbook notes using notecards
• Recite notes aloud
• Develop questions from notes
• Read questions aloud
• Check for accuracy
• Separate note-cards you know from ones you dont
  know

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3 Tools for increasing reading
COMPREHENSION, VOCABULARY, SPEED
SQ3R Weaver Reading Efficiency software Ultimate
Speed Reader
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Reading Comprehension
SQ3R demonstration

• Survey
• Question
• Read
• Recite
• Review

See handout for SQ3R study reading technique
procedures.
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Reading Comprehension Vocabulary
Weaver Reading Efficiency
software program

• Software program
• Go to American Studies 206
• Talk with ARC computer lab attendant for
  instructions
• Can access this program free of charge
• Mon., Wed., Fri. 10am to 5pm 7pm to 10pm
• Tues., Thurs., after 300pm and evenings 7pm to
  10pm

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Reading Speed
How fast should I read?
Average rate 250 wpm
Good reading speed comprehension
Some faster readers 500 to 600 with
comprehension
Looking up phone number 25,000 wpm
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READING RATE CHART
TYPE OF MATERIAL
TYPE OF READING
PURPOSE
SPEED
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Reading Speed
To find your reading speed

• Set a timer for 1 minute while you read a
  magazine or newspaper article.
• Read to understand the material but dont try to
  memorize it.
• After 1 minute has passed, count the average
  number of words in one complete line you have
  just read multiply that times the total number
  of lines read during that one minute.
• The result will give an approximate reading speed
  or words per minute reading rate.

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Reading Speed
Reading textbooks faster than 250 wpm increases
the risk that important ideas and clarifying
details will be missed.
Lack of practice and trying to read and memorize
information at the same time leads to problems.
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Reading Speed
Ultimate Speed Reader

• Increases reading speed in a variety of ways 30
  minutes
• Reading Warm-Ups
• Eye Movement skills
• Newspaper Reading
• Paced Reading
• Timed Reading
• Eye Max Game

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Reading Speed
Ultimate Speed Reader

• Go to the Academic Resources Center in AMST 206.
• Make an appointment to meet with the ARC reading
  lab attendant for quick instructions.
• Dedicate at least two hours weekly
• The more you practice, the quicker you will reach
  your goal.

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Reading Comprehension

• Students who have a reading disability or
  suspect that they have may have a reading
  disability that impacts reading/learning, should
  contact TRIO Student Support Services in the
  Lee Building.
• Mrs. Teresa McLeod, Disabilities counselor.

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Reading for Success

• Ms. Karen Horton
• Coordinator, Academic Resources Center, TEC 334
• One-to-one peer tutoring by appointment
• Supplemental Instruction (SI)
• Learning strengths styles assessment
• Learning Enhancement Seminars
• Time Management
• Reading comprehension, vocabulary, speed
  development
• .. And more ...