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    The Speed Reading Manual
    The Speed Reading Manual
    The Speed Reading Manual
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    The Speed Reading Manual

    By Desmond Gahan

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    Many people read at an average rate of 250 words per minute. This means that an average page in a book or document would take you 1-2 minutes to read.

    However, imagine if you could double your rate to 500 words per minute. You could zip through all of this content in half the time. You could then spend the time saved on other tasks, or take a few extra minutes to relax and de-stress.

    Another important advantage of speed reading is that you can better comprehend the overall structure of an argument. This leads to a "bigger picture" understanding, which can greatly benefit your work and career.

    Note:

    Speed reading is a useful and valuable skill. However, there might be times when using this technique isn't appropriate. For instance, it's often best to read important or challenging documents slowly, so that you can fully understand each detail.

    Reading Word-by-Word

    Not only is it slow to read word-by-word, but when you concentrate on separate words, you often miss the overall concept of what's being said. People who read each word as a distinct unit can understand less than those who read faster by "chunking" words together in blocks. (Think about how your eyes are moving as you read this article. Are you actually reading each word, or are you reading blocks of two, or three, or five words?)

    Practice expanding the number of words that you read at a time. You may also find that you can increase the number of words you read in a single fixation by holding the text a little further from your eyes. The more words you can read in each block, the faster you'll read!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDesmond Gahan
    Release dateJun 15, 2017
    ISBN9781386677239
    The Speed Reading Manual
    Author

    Desmond Gahan

    Desmond Gahan BA., (Dip. Applied Psychology) is the author and publisher of many non fiction books. His special area is psychology and psychopathology. He lives in Dublin Ireland.

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      The Speed Reading Manual - Desmond Gahan

      Table of Contents

      Introduction. 5                .

      Pre-Requisites of Speed Reading             

      Chapter 1: Before Speed Reading. 7.

      Consider Your Purpose                

      Look for Specific Words               

      Become an Impatient Reader               

      Different Speeds for Different Materials         

      Practice Activity               

      The First Step in Speed Reading           

      Speed Reading Tips                 

      Knowing How Deeply To Study the Material         

      Chapter 2: How People Read                 13.

      Short Exercise                   

      Pay Attention                   

      Reducing Fixation Time for Speed Reading           

      Speed Reading Techniques                

      Relationship between Reading Rate and Comprehension         

      Reducing Skip Backs               

      Five Types of Reading               

      1.  Skimming                 

      2.  Scanning                 

      3.  Light Reading               

      4.  Word by Word Reading             

      5.  Reading to Study 

      Chapter 3: Radically Increasing Your Reading Speed          . 21. 

      Technical Issues                 

      Self-Pacing Techniques in Speed Reading           

      The Hand Technique  

      The Finger Technique               

      The Card Technique                 

      The Sweep Technique                 

      Speed Reading Tips                 

      What Causes Slow Reading?               

      Tips for Increasing Reading Rate             

      Chapter 4: Suggestions for Increasing Speed and Effectiveness        . 28.

      Major Causes of Slow Reading Speed

      Where to Begin ... with Your Next Reading Assignment       

      Effective Reading Methods                 

      Reading Daily News Method             

      Reading Newspapers Method             

      Close Reading Method             

      Exploratory Reading Method             

      Reading to Learn Method             

      Active Reading Method             

      Chapter 5: Human Mind and Vocalization.            36

      sub-vo-ca-li-za-tion                 

      Subvocalization is a Necessity             

      Subvocalization: Good or Bad?           

      Eliminating Subvocalization to Increase Reading Speed     

      Do you Vocalize Words in Your Mind?           

      Eliminate the Habit of Pronouncing Words as you Speed Read   

      Stop Talking to Yourself When You Speed Read       

      Chunk Four Words                 

      Use of a Pen or Finger                 

      Chapter 6: Getting the Main Idea. 43.     

      Extracting Important Details               

      How So What Questions Help in Speed Reading         

      Be an Active Reader                 

      Answer the Questions at the End of Each Chapter       

      Question while you are Surveying           

      Reading Critically               

      Recite After Each Section                   

      Tips for Developing Good Eyesight             

      Speed Reading Calculating               

      Double Your Reading Speed                           

      Conclusion               

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