SQ3R – METHOD OF READING
SQ3R is a method of
reading that is useful in text book reading. It is useful in saving time and
learning things for long term use.
SQ3R refers to Surveying, Questioning, Reading, Reciting and
Reviewing.
SURVEYING
As soon as you get into a textbook/ unit / lesson, make a
quick survey. Survey the Title, Introduction, Headings, Sub Headings,
Conclusion and so on to get an idea of what you are going to read.
QUESTIONING
Turn the Title, Headings, Sub Headings, Important points, Key
words and phrases into questions.
READING
As you read the text, write down the questions you have
formed on the left side of the margin and try to fix the answers. Write down
the questions in the self evaluation part of the unit or the lesson on the
right side margin and try to fix the answers.
RECITING
After you have read the text carefully, open the text, cover
the right side margin of the page and look at the questions on the left side
margin and try to give the answers orally or write them in a sheet of paper.
Then cover the left side margin of the page and look at the questions on the
right side margin and try to give the answers orally or write them in a sheet
of paper.
REVIEWING
After some three days take the text, look at the questions
and try to remember the answers. If any doubt, get into the text and clarify
it. Leave it for a week. After that, take the text, look at the questions and
try to remember the answers. If any doubt, get into the text and clarify it.
Leave for a month. After that take the text, look at the questions and try to
remember the answers. If any doubt, get into the text and clarify it. Just like
that go through the text at specific intervals – maybe after three months, six
months or one year. This will help you in carrying over your knowledge for
years to come.
