What you’ll learn to do: analyze and utilize general reading strategies

Reading benefits us in many ways, but it can sometimes feel like a chore—especially for school. The video below explores how reading literally changes your brain, making it easier to acquire new skills.

Reading for education differs from reading for pleasure. It requires multiple interactions with a text rather than just a single read-through. College students should study 2–3 hours per credit hour weekly, meaning a 15-credit course load involves 30–45 hours of study—much of it spent reading.

This section introduces strategies for active reading to help you read more efficiently. You’ll learn techniques such as previewing, skimming, questioning, and annotating to enhance comprehension and retention.