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STUDY TECHNIQUE 4 -
THE SQ3R METHOD
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This technique involves the following routine: survey, question, read, recite and review. SQ3R helps you to get an overview of the information and build a framework, in addition to helping you to hold on to the information in long-term memory.
SURVEY
This is a quick scan of the reading material. Depending on the amount of material, this will take approximately 1–5 minutes. While you scan through the information you should try to understand the general theme or meaning of the chapter or section.
When scanning, look at the following closely:
1. The title and headings first – they will give you the main framework of concepts covered
2. The subheadings below each heading – these will give you an idea of the details that will be discussed for each concept
3. Captions under pictures, charts, graphs or maps – they will give
you an even better idea of the details covered
4. Introductory and closing paragraphs – they will give you an idea
of the logical flow of argument
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The main headings are usually in a larger font and different colour, or highlighted in bold. They will tell you what the main concepts are.