Archive for the 'Reading Tips' Category

Something About Speed Reading

Thursday, October 16th, 2008 in Reading Tips | No Comments »

I admire people who can read very fast, especially those who can retain in their mind 90% of what they have read.  I read here that there is a man in the name of Kim Peek who can read over 10,000 words a minute, with 98% retention. Amazing isn’t it? According to the article, Kim […]

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Ever Heard About PhotoReading?

Saturday, April 5th, 2008 in Reading Tips | 1 Comment »

PhotoReading is actually a commercial reading system or technique that teaches you how to read faster and learn more in a short period of time. It is said that PhotoReading can give you a significant advantage over those who just read in a usual manner.
Through PhotoReading, your mind is said to be capable of absorbing […]

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How To Read The PORPE Way

Thursday, July 5th, 2007 in Reading Tips | No Comments »

PORPE reading technique stands for Predict; Organize; Rehearse; Practice; and Evaluate. This reading approach is needed when you are preparing for an essay exam or class discussion that requires analysis of a particular reading material.
The PORPE reading approach aims to give you the through details of what you will be reading. After reading using this […]

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Helpful Hints To Increase Speed Reading

Tuesday, July 3rd, 2007 in Reading Tips | No Comments »

Do you tag yourself as slow reader? Then, I urge you to read on to improve your reading speed! I found these reading tips here and I really like the tips because it makes sense and very doable.
The first way to improve the speed of your reading is not to read word by word. Instead, […]

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Tips When You Need To Spend Long Hours In Reading

Sunday, June 3rd, 2007 in Reading Tips | No Comments »

Reading off-screen is often more convenient and less stressful especially when you need to spend long time in reading. But just like any activity, reading for a long period of time is really tiring whether you read on your PC or off-screen.
So if you are about to read long chapters of book  in just one […]

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Free Online Literature Summaries From LitSum

Tuesday, May 1st, 2007 in Study Tools, Reading Tips | No Comments »

Reading an entire literature book and creating your own summary and analysis is probably one of the most hated works by students. But did you know that there is an online resource that could lessen your work load into half? Try visiting LitSum, this is a site where you could find hundreds of book titles […]

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Recommended Music While Studying

Friday, April 27th, 2007 in Reading Tips, Studying/Learning Styles, Studying Tips | No Comments »

The effect of music when used during studying varies from one person to another, But for those of you who are doing better with music, I have here some of the most recommended/best music that can be played while studying:
Music for Airports by Brian Eno
The Wall by Pink Floyd;
Disintegration Loops by William Basinski
Mushroom Jazz by […]

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How To Reduce Eyestrain When Reading On Screen?

Friday, April 27th, 2007 in Reading Tips, Studying Tips | No Comments »

Reading online or on screen is said to be more strenuous to our eyes especially if we are reading long texts and the glare on the screen is very visible. But there are some tips on that you can do to lessen eyestrain when reading using the computer.
The easiest one is to adjust the brightness […]

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Using Dining Table And Chair For Studying

Friday, April 27th, 2007 in Reading Tips, Studying Tips | 1 Comment »

Ever wonder why we easily get tired when we are reading or studying? Why we often get neck pain and back aches when we continuously read for about 2-4 hours? Well, one big factor that might cause those inconveniences is the study table and the chair that we are using.
It is not uncommon that our […]

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How To Boost Your Reading Comprehension

Saturday, April 14th, 2007 in Reading Tips, Studying Tips | No Comments »

Reading a book or studying a lesson sometimes takes so long because of poor comprehension. But did you know that there are some guidelines to improve your comprehension or to boost your understanding of what you are reading?
First, you should set your purpose in reading a particular material. Ask yourself what you want to know […]

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