How to Read a Study Text Quickly

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Get the book

   You can find most books taught in class in your school library, the library downtown or in any bookstore.
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   Step 2: if you do not have it already.

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   Step 3: Read the entire first chapter or two until you have a good feel for the story and main characters.

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   Step 4: Make notes as you read with important information like character names

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   Step 5: their role in the story and important plot points.

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   Step 6: Try to come up with an idea of what to write about form the first few chapters.

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   Step 7: Read each of the 'middle' chapters by reading the first few paragraphs carefully

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   Step 8: and then looking at the basic elements of what happens in that chapter.

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   Step 9: As you skim

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    Step 10: or read quickly

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    Step 11: look for parts of the book that reinforce what you decided to write about.

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    Step 12: Read the last few chapters completely and take careful notes about how the story ends for the characters.

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    Step 13: When you go to your book report (hopefully not oral) you will want to read the fields in your book report.

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    Step 14: When you start writing

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    Step 15: make sure that you are not plagiarizing any part of the book.

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    Step 16: When you are done with your book report take a short break and then re-read the entire thing to correct any mistakes.

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