1. Reading a College Textbook Shari K. Nelson Student Success Center University of North Dakota

3. What tools do I need? Pencils/pens to write in the margin

4. What tools do I need? Pencils/pens to write in the margin Highlighters

5. What tools do I need? Pencils/pens to write in the margin Highlighters Copy of assignment

6. What tools do I need? Pencils/pens to write in the margin Highlighters Copy of assignment Paper or computer to take notes

7. What tools do I need? Pencils/pens to write in the margin Highlighters Copy of assignment Paper or computer to take notes Dictionary

8. What are some general reading tips? Set aside time to read

9. What are some general reading tips? Set aside time to read Read the chapter before the lecture

10. What are some general reading tips? Set aside time to read Read the chapter before the lecture Break the reading into chunks

11. What are some general reading tips? Set aside time to read Read the chapter before the lecture Break the reading into chunks Use a reading system (presented later)

12. What are some general reading tips? Set aside time to read Read the chapter before the lecture Break the reading into chunks Use a reading system (presented later) Use plastic index tabs or adhesive notes

13. What are some general reading tips? Set aside time to read Read the chapter before the lecture Break the reading into chunks Use a reading system (presented later) Use plastic index tabs or adhesive notes Be careful when purchasing a used, highlighted book

14. Where and when should I read? Select the right company (or no company at all)

15. Where and when should I read? Select the right company (or no company at all) Select the right location

16. Where and when should I read? Select the right company (or no company at all) Select the right location Select a time when you are alert and focused

17. Where and when should I read? Select the right company (or no company at all) Select the right location Select a time when you are alert and focused Don’t let technology distract you

18. Reading a College Textbook

19. What should I do before I start reading my textbook? Know the assignment before you start

20. What should I do before I start reading my textbook? Know the assignment before you start Preview the chapter

21. What should I do before I start reading my textbook? Know the assignment before you start Preview the chapter – Table of contents

22. What should I do before I start reading my textbook? Know the assignment before you start Preview the chapter – Table of contents – Headings for each chapter

23. What should I do before I start reading my textbook? Know the assignment before you start Preview the chapter – Table of contents – Headings for each chapter – Preface

24. What should I do before I start reading my textbook? Know the assignment before you start Preview the chapter – Table of contents – Headings for each chapter – Preface – Index, glossary or answer keys

25. What should I do before I start reading my textbook? Know the assignment before you start Preview the chapter – Table of contents – Headings for each chapter – Preface – Index, glossary or answer keys – Any study aids

26. What should I do before I start reading my textbook? Know the assignment before you start Preview the chapter – Table of contents – Headings for each chapter – Preface – Index, glossary or answer keys – Any study aids – List of key terms

27. What should I do before I start reading my textbook? Know the assignment before you start Preview the chapter – Table of contents – Headings for each chapter – Preface – Index, glossary or answer keys – Any study aids – List of key terms – Sample tests

28. What’s the SQ3R reading/study system?SQ3R Survey Question Read Recite/Recall Review

29. Why should I mark my textbook? Promotes active reading

30. Why should I mark my textbook? Promotes active reading Condenses the material

31. Why should I mark my textbook? Promotes active reading Condenses the material Increases comprehension

32. Why should I mark my textbook? Promotes active reading Condenses the material Increases comprehension Keeps you focused

33. How should I mark my textbook? Read before you mark (highlight or underline)

34. How should I mark my textbook? Read before you mark (highlight or underline) Read one section at a time

35. How should I mark my textbook? Read before you mark (highlight or underline) Read one section at a time Underline words & phrases; not whole sentences

36. How should I mark my textbook? Read before you mark (highlight or underline) Read one section at a time Underline words & phrases; not whole sentences Make notes in the margin

37. How should I mark my textbook? Read before you mark (highlight or underline) Read one section at a time Underline words & phrases; not whole sentences Make notes in the margin Predict questions in the margin

38. How should I mark my textbook? Read before you mark (highlight or underline) Read one section at a time Underline words & phrases; not whole sentences Make notes in the margin Predict questions in the margin Use different colored highlighters

39. How should I mark my textbook? Read before you mark (highlight or underline) Read one section at a time Underline words & phrases; not whole sentences Make notes in the margin Predict questions in the margin Use different colored highlighters Write “Q” in the margin if you don’t understand, so you can ask someone later.

40. What should I mark in my textbook? Headings Subheadings Main ideas Supporting details Theories Definitions

41. What should I mark in my textbook? Headings Subheadings Main ideas Supporting details Theories Definitions Examples Statistics Dates People Places Events

42. What should I do when the reading is tough? Read it again Look for essential words Hold a mini-review Read it out loud Talk to your instructor Stand up

43. What should I do when the reading is tough? Read it again Look for essential words Hold a mini-review Read it out loud Talk to your instructor Stand up Find a tutor Use another text Pretend you understand, then explain it Stop reading; take a short break

44. How can I increase my vocabulary? Glossary

45. How can I increase my vocabulary? Glossary Dictionary – Read every meaning, not just the first

46. How can I increase my vocabulary? Glossary Dictionary – Read every meaning, not just the first Try to use the word in conversation within the next 24 hours

47. How can I increase my vocabulary? Glossary Dictionary – Read every meaning, not just the first Try to use the word in conversation within the next 24 hours Create vocabulary flashcards for difficult to remember words

48. How can I increase my vocabulary? Glossary Dictionary – Read every meaning, not just the first Try to use the word in conversation within the next 24 hours Create vocabulary flashcards for difficult to remember words Games/activities – Scattegories; crossword puzzles; word-a-day emails

49. What about e-books? Paper vs. screen = personal preference

50. What about e-books? Paper vs. screen = personal preference Paper vs. screen = learning style

51. How should I read an e-book? Take notes

52. How should I read an e-book? Take notes Highlight and print out marked sections

53. How should I read an e-book? Take notes Highlight and print out marked sections Pace yourself (using your finger or paper)

54. How should I read an e-book? Take notes Highlight and print out marked sections Pace yourself (using your finger or paper) Preview the entire page before reading

55. How should I read an e-book? Take notes Highlight and print out marked sections Pace yourself (using your finger or paper) Preview the entire page before reading Have text read aloud to you

56. How should I read an e-book? Take notes Highlight and print out marked sections Pace yourself (using your finger or paper) Preview the entire page before reading Have text read aloud to you Work to avoid eye strain

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