Academic Support Center SQ3R Phyllis W. Zahnd, Ph.D. Welcome to this Power Point video cast on the SQ3R method of text book reading. SQ3R Survey Question Read Recite Review Survey Look at headings and subheadings. Look at bold print and italicized words. Look at pictures, graphs, charts and maps. QUESTION Turn chapter headings and subheadings into questions. Read the questions at the end of the chapter or section. How does the reading relate to class work and other assignments? What do you already know about the topic? READ Now it is time to read the chapter. Use the survey strategies when you read. Use the question strategies when you read. RECITE Read one section at a time. Then use one or more of these techniques: Make up questions and answer them. Summarize in your own words. Underline or highlight. Read difficult passages aloud. REVIEW Look over the chapter within 24 hours. Look over the chapter again about one week later. TIME MANAGEMENT AND SQ3R The SQ3R method will be part of the 2-3 hours of preparation for each hour of class. THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK Thank your for listening to this video cast on SQ3R. If you have any questions, please come to the Academic Support Center. Our tutors are here to help you. Download the referral form on the ASC page of the WCC website and come to get help with SQ3R and other study skills.

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