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The Academic Resources Center Presents

6. The Academic Resources Center Presents. Seminars. Learning. Enhancement. 4:00pm - 5:00pm McInteer 150 Aud. Reading Note-taking Learning Styles Test-taking Time Management Memory Skills. Your keys. Aug. 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21. to success. at HU. . . . and beyond!.

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The Academic Resources Center Presents

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  1. 6 The Academic Resources Center Presents Seminars Learning Enhancement 4:00pm - 5:00pm McInteer 150 Aud. Reading Note-taking Learning Styles Test-taking Time Management Memory Skills Your keys Aug. 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21 to success at HU . . . and beyond! Academic Resurces Center TEC 334 501-279-4549

  2. Monday Aug. 13th A key to your success at HU . . . and beyond! The Academic Resources Center Presents A Learning Enhancement Seminar 4:00pm - 5:00pm McInteer 150 Aud. Reading Strategies for University Coursework Academic Resurces Center TEC 334 501-279-4549

  3. Why are effective READING SKILLS essential for success?

  4. The modes of critical thinking (effective reasoning) are: Speaking Reading Writing

  5. Problems that cause s-l-o-w reading: #1. Poor concentration • Lack of interest • Daydreaming • Worrying about other problems • Can’t remember what is read

  6. 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.

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

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

  9. 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 don’t know

  10. 3 Tools for increasing reading COMPREHENSION, VOCABULARY, & SPEED SQ3R Weaver Reading Efficiency software Ultimate Speed Reader

  11. Reading Comprehension • Survey • Question • Read • Recite • Review SQ3R demonstration See handout for SQ3R study reading technique procedures.

  12. Reading Comprehension & Vocabulary • 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 3:00pm and evenings 7pm to 10pm Weaver Reading Efficiency software program

  13. 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

  14. READING RATE CHART TYPE OF MATERIAL TYPE OF READING PURPOSE SPEED

  15. Reading Speed • Set a timer for 1 minute while you read a magazine or newspaper article. • Read to understand the material but don’t 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. To find your reading speed:

  16. 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.

  17. 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

  18. Reading Speed • 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. Ultimate Speed Reader

  19. 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.

  20. 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 …...

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