Engage actively with the material as you read. This means taking notes, highlighting key points, and asking questions as you go.
Active Reading
Write down summaries, important concepts, and your own thoughts in the margins or a separate notebook.
Take Notes
Highlight or underline important sentences and passages. Add annotations or comments in the margins to clarify or expand on ideas.
Use Highlighting and Annotations
Keep your notes and summaries organized and easily accessible. Create a system that allows you to review and reference your notes efficiently.
Stay Organized
After completing a chapter or section, take a few minutes to summarize the key points in your own words.
Summarize After Each Chapter
Find a quiet and focused environment for reading. Minimize distractions like smartphones or background noise.
Limit Distractions
Engage multiple senses to enhance memory. For example, read aloud, discuss what you've read, or visualize concepts.
Use Multiple Senses
Relate new information to what you already know. Making connections with existing knowledge can make it easier to remember.
Associate with Prior Knowledge