SQ3R METHOD OF TEXTBOOK STUDY
The SQ3R method is a definite outline or study procedure for use
with almost any college textbook. It is useful because it helps
you uncover the important facts and ideas in your reading assignment.
It helps you master and retain that information so you are prepared
for an examination.
The title of this study skill, SQ3R, is abbreviated to make it
easier to remember each of the steps involved.
>Survey >Question >Read >Recite >Review
A description of each of the steps is given below:
Survey
Read the following items:
Chapter titles
Introductory and summary paragraphs
All boldface headings
All graphics and captions
This survey should take no more than 10 minutes.
The purpose of the survey is to get a general idea about how
subtopics are broken down and how much time it will take
you to read the chapter.
Question
Turn each boldface heading into a question by using the following
words: who, what, where, when, why or how.
The purpose for creating a question out of each heading is to
determine the reason for your reading. You will now be reading
to answer the question you have asked yourself.
Read
Read the section of the text accompanying the heading for the
answer to your question. The answer will usually be made up of
the main idea(s) of the paragraph(s) and supporting details.
Highlight or underline only this information.
The purpose for reading then is simply to find the answer to the
question.
Recite
Recite the answer to the question yourself. Try to put the answer
in your own words or paraphrase the author's words.
The purpose for doing this is to help you think about and understand
what you have read. If you rewrite or rephrase what you have
read it aids in comprehension.
Review
In reviewing, re-read your questions and your answers. Then cover
the answers and ask yourself the question. Once you are sure
of the answer, check it off.
The purpose for reviewing is to help you prepare for the eventual
test.
* * * * * * REMEMBER that few people read textbooks for
pleasure; we read them to acquire information and to remember
it and apply it in testing situations. Reviewing aids in remembering
the information.
Web Resource
SQR3 Graphic Organizer
http://www.freeology.com/graphicorgs/orgframes/sq3r_frame.html
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