{"id":132,"date":"2016-03-14T19:48:05","date_gmt":"2016-03-14T19:48:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/waymaker-level1-english\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=132"},"modified":"2018-10-06T17:23:08","modified_gmt":"2018-10-06T17:23:08","slug":"1-3-3-video-reading-textbooks","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/waymaker-level1-english-gen\/chapter\/1-3-3-video-reading-textbooks\/","title":{"raw":"Video: Reading Textbooks","rendered":"Video: Reading Textbooks"},"content":{"raw":"<h2>Introduction<\/h2>\r\nSimilar academic\u00a0reading strategies apply to all kinds of readings you'll do in college.\u00a0 Practicing the habits of <strong>previewing<\/strong>, <strong>active reading<\/strong>, <strong>reviewing<\/strong>, and <strong>summarizing<\/strong> will continue to help you learn, no matter the type of class you're reading for.\r\n\r\nIn addition to these general strategies, this visual offers\u00a0advice specific to reading textbooks to get the most out of what you're reading.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1708\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/85\/2016\/05\/02230321\/Textbook_Reading_FINAL_infographic-e1345138778972.jpg\" alt=\"Infographic titled Textbook Reading. Purple text bubbles move from the top down. First, &quot;Don't read everything. Skim and take notes, rather than reading every single word.&quot; A cartoon figure reads a book. Next, &quot;Prioritize: What do you need to read thoroughly and what can you skim?&quot; A cartoon figure sorts books into two piles, Read and Skim. Next, &quot;Understand the Concept: Look for ideas and arguments rather than just facts.&quot; A cartoon figure smiles and raises arms while reading a book. Next: &quot;Hierarchies of Importance: 1. Arguments: what the author is saying; 2. Descriptions: names, dates, etc. 3: Context: summary.&quot; Three cartoon figures wearing different colored costumes appear. Last: &quot;Leave enough time: Assume each reading will take at least one hour.&quot; A cartoon figure looks at a clock while sweating.\" width=\"550\" height=\"1099\" \/>\r\n<div class=\"textbox shaded\">\r\n\r\nTo take this advice even further, the following videos\u00a0consider the specific needs for particular\u00a0types of classes you're likely to take.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h2>Math Texts<\/h2>\r\nThis overview video introduces some general concepts of how to read and study from math textbooks.\r\n\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/static.3playmedia.com\/p\/projects\/20361\/files\/1291407\/plugins\/11085.js\"><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/iframe_api\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script>\r\n<iframe src=\"\/\/plugin.3playmedia.com\/show?mf=1291407&amp;p3sdk_version=1.10.1&amp;p=20361&amp;pt=5&amp;video_id=AfoNnJ038zA&amp;video_target=tpm-plugin-cl7ah7ew-AfoNnJ038zA\" width=\"640px\" height=\"420px\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0px\" marginheight=\"0px\"><\/iframe>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/course-building\/English+Comp\/Transcripts\/How+to+read+a+math+textbook+(part+1)+.rtf\">Click here to download a transcript for this video<\/a>\r\n\r\nThe second part of the series shows examples of concepts from the first video, as well as a summary of approaches useful when reading math.\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"\/\/plugin.3playmedia.com\/show?mf=1291408&amp;p3sdk_version=1.10.1&amp;p=20361&amp;pt=5&amp;video_id=phNkgfZyXS8&amp;video_target=tpm-plugin-58v90rn1-phNkgfZyXS8\" width=\"640px\" height=\"420px\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0px\" marginheight=\"0px\"><\/iframe>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/course-building\/English+Comp\/Transcripts\/How+to+read+a+math+textbook+(part+2)+.rtf\">Click here to download a transcript for this video\u00a0<\/a>\r\n<h2>Science Texts<\/h2>\r\nThis video debunks\u00a0myths students might believe\u00a0about reading science textbooks. \u00a0It also introduces a specific type of note-taking, called the Cornell Method, which is\u00a0useful for other types of academic reading as well.\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"\/\/plugin.3playmedia.com\/show?mf=1291409&amp;p3sdk_version=1.10.1&amp;p=20361&amp;pt=5&amp;video_id=YH0HhUtfWBA&amp;video_target=tpm-plugin-5mmquvhe-YH0HhUtfWBA\" width=\"640px\" height=\"420px\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0px\" marginheight=\"0px\"><\/iframe>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/course-building\/English+Comp\/Transcripts\/Cornell+Notes+and+Reading+Science+Textbooks+.rtf\">Click here to download a transcript for this video<\/a>\r\n<h2>Social Science Texts<\/h2>\r\nThis video models reading a Psychology textbook. \u00a0The same techniques will be useful with other social science books, including Sociology, History, and Anthropology. \u00a0It includes nice tips regarding tables and graphs.\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"\/\/plugin.3playmedia.com\/show?mf=1291410&amp;p3sdk_version=1.10.1&amp;p=20361&amp;pt=5&amp;video_id=PVIPpC9Cg9A&amp;video_target=tpm-plugin-u62gtiin-PVIPpC9Cg9A\" width=\"640px\" height=\"420px\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0px\" marginheight=\"0px\"><\/iframe>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/course-building\/English+Comp\/Transcripts\/How+to+Read+Psychology+Textbooks+.rtf\">Click here to download a transcript for this video <\/a>\r\n<h2>Contribute!<\/h2><div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">Did you have an idea for improving this content? We\u2019d love your input.<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1WDVrIr5zSGRs_N6OKaSGaVRUSFifyMxyAfkfxnnEZwk\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: 600; color: #077fab; text-decoration: none; border: 2px solid #077fab; border-radius: 7px; padding: 5px 25px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; line-height: 1.5em;\">Improve this page<\/a><a style=\"margin-left: 16px;\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1vy-T6DtTF-BbMfpVEI7VP_R7w2A4anzYZLXR8Pk4Fu4\">Learn More<\/a>","rendered":"<h2>Introduction<\/h2>\n<p>Similar academic\u00a0reading strategies apply to all kinds of readings you&#8217;ll do in college.\u00a0 Practicing the habits of <strong>previewing<\/strong>, <strong>active reading<\/strong>, <strong>reviewing<\/strong>, and <strong>summarizing<\/strong> will continue to help you learn, no matter the type of class you&#8217;re reading for.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to these general strategies, this visual offers\u00a0advice specific to reading textbooks to get the most out of what you&#8217;re reading.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1708\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/85\/2016\/05\/02230321\/Textbook_Reading_FINAL_infographic-e1345138778972.jpg\" alt=\"Infographic titled Textbook Reading. Purple text bubbles move from the top down. First, &quot;Don't read everything. Skim and take notes, rather than reading every single word.&quot; A cartoon figure reads a book. Next, &quot;Prioritize: What do you need to read thoroughly and what can you skim?&quot; A cartoon figure sorts books into two piles, Read and Skim. Next, &quot;Understand the Concept: Look for ideas and arguments rather than just facts.&quot; A cartoon figure smiles and raises arms while reading a book. Next: &quot;Hierarchies of Importance: 1. Arguments: what the author is saying; 2. Descriptions: names, dates, etc. 3: Context: summary.&quot; Three cartoon figures wearing different colored costumes appear. Last: &quot;Leave enough time: Assume each reading will take at least one hour.&quot; A cartoon figure looks at a clock while sweating.\" width=\"550\" height=\"1099\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox shaded\">\n<p>To take this advice even further, the following videos\u00a0consider the specific needs for particular\u00a0types of classes you&#8217;re likely to take.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Math Texts<\/h2>\n<p>This overview video introduces some general concepts of how to read and study from math textbooks.<\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/static.3playmedia.com\/p\/projects\/20361\/files\/1291407\/plugins\/11085.js\"><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/iframe_api\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/plugin.3playmedia.com\/show?mf=1291407&amp;p3sdk_version=1.10.1&amp;p=20361&amp;pt=5&amp;video_id=AfoNnJ038zA&amp;video_target=tpm-plugin-cl7ah7ew-AfoNnJ038zA\" width=\"640px\" height=\"420px\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0px\" marginheight=\"0px\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/course-building\/English+Comp\/Transcripts\/How+to+read+a+math+textbook+(part+1)+.rtf\">Click here to download a transcript for this video<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The second part of the series shows examples of concepts from the first video, as well as a summary of approaches useful when reading math.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/plugin.3playmedia.com\/show?mf=1291408&amp;p3sdk_version=1.10.1&amp;p=20361&amp;pt=5&amp;video_id=phNkgfZyXS8&amp;video_target=tpm-plugin-58v90rn1-phNkgfZyXS8\" width=\"640px\" height=\"420px\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0px\" marginheight=\"0px\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/course-building\/English+Comp\/Transcripts\/How+to+read+a+math+textbook+(part+2)+.rtf\">Click here to download a transcript for this video\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Science Texts<\/h2>\n<p>This video debunks\u00a0myths students might believe\u00a0about reading science textbooks. \u00a0It also introduces a specific type of note-taking, called the Cornell Method, which is\u00a0useful for other types of academic reading as well.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/plugin.3playmedia.com\/show?mf=1291409&amp;p3sdk_version=1.10.1&amp;p=20361&amp;pt=5&amp;video_id=YH0HhUtfWBA&amp;video_target=tpm-plugin-5mmquvhe-YH0HhUtfWBA\" width=\"640px\" height=\"420px\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0px\" marginheight=\"0px\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/course-building\/English+Comp\/Transcripts\/Cornell+Notes+and+Reading+Science+Textbooks+.rtf\">Click here to download a transcript for this video<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Social Science Texts<\/h2>\n<p>This video models reading a Psychology textbook. \u00a0The same techniques will be useful with other social science books, including Sociology, History, and Anthropology. \u00a0It includes nice tips regarding tables and graphs.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/plugin.3playmedia.com\/show?mf=1291410&amp;p3sdk_version=1.10.1&amp;p=20361&amp;pt=5&amp;video_id=PVIPpC9Cg9A&amp;video_target=tpm-plugin-u62gtiin-PVIPpC9Cg9A\" width=\"640px\" height=\"420px\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0px\" marginheight=\"0px\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/course-building\/English+Comp\/Transcripts\/How+to+Read+Psychology+Textbooks+.rtf\">Click here to download a transcript for this video <\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Contribute!<\/h2>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">Did you have an idea for improving this content? We\u2019d love your input.<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1WDVrIr5zSGRs_N6OKaSGaVRUSFifyMxyAfkfxnnEZwk\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: 600; color: #077fab; text-decoration: none; border: 2px solid #077fab; border-radius: 7px; padding: 5px 25px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; line-height: 1.5em;\">Improve this page<\/a><a style=\"margin-left: 16px;\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1vy-T6DtTF-BbMfpVEI7VP_R7w2A4anzYZLXR8Pk4Fu4\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t <section class=\"citations-section\" role=\"contentinfo\">\n\t\t\t <h3>Candela Citations<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <div id=\"citation-list-132\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"licensing\"><div class=\"license-attribution-dropdown-subheading\">CC licensed content, Original<\/div><ul class=\"citation-list\"><li>Introductory Text: Reading Textbooks. <strong>Provided by<\/strong>: Lumen Learning. <strong>License<\/strong>: <em><a 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