SQ3R= Survey-Question-Read-Recite-Review

SQ3R

Recite

At the end of each section, look up from the text and in your own words recite an answer to your question for that section. Then write down your answer. Be sure to provide examples that support it.

Now repeat the Question, Read and Recite steps for each section of the chapter. First ask a question for the next section. Then read to find the answer. Finally, recite the answers in your own words and jot it down. The written questions and answers can help you study in the future.

Review

After completing the chapter, review your notes. Identify the main points by looking for the most important idea in each section. Recite, or write, a brief summary of the assignment.

Review your study notes every week to help you remember the info. When it’s time to prepare for your test, you’ll find you’ve created an invaluable study guide.

SQ3R SQ3R: A Great Reading & Studying Technique

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Improve Your Study Skills

SQR3 stand for:

v Survey

v Question

v Read

v Recite

v Review

It’s a proven technique to sharpen your study skills

In college, you’ll be required to do lots of reading. You’ll often have to complete reading assignments in several different books or several different courses at the same time.

SQ3R helps make reading & studying purpose & effective, so that you use your time most efficiently. Here’s how this strategy works.

Survey

v Let’s say your assignment is to read one chapter. First, get an idea of what the chapter is about by viewing the highlights:

v Read the title, heading and subheading.

v Look at charts, graph, pictures, map and other visual material

v Read captions

v Read the very beginning and end of the chapter