Practical tips

  1. Create a quiet environment in which you can concentrate well.
  2. Reading from paper may be better for reading comprehension and remembering longer texts. However, digitally you have that handy ctrl-f (Mac: cmd-f). (see the article: The reading brain in the digital age: The science of paper vs. screens)
  3. Only skip steps if you already know the answer to that step. Predicting prepares you for skimming through priming, skimming improves your comprehension of the text which prepares you for scanning.
  4. Know yourself. Do you get more information from pictures or are you more linguistic? Do you prefer to read in the morning or in the evening? How long can you concentrate? Adjust your strategy to your own preference.

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