I read many books, but as I turn over the page, I cant remember what I just read!
2006-06-26 09:57:38 · 13 answers · asked by the girl is so pretty! 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Different people find different tactics that help them.
Based on the example you gave--not remembering what you read after you turn the page--you might try taking notes (in the margin or on a separate sheet) or outlining what you are reading. Sometimes I have forced myself to write a one-sentence summary of every paragraph I read, to make sure I am finding the main idea of what the author is suggesting.
The real key is getting yourself to concentrate on what you are reading. Find what works for you to keep you involved in the text.
2006-06-26 10:02:52 · answer #1 · answered by tdw 4 · 5⤊ 1⤋
TDW is right. I too strongly recommend notes, marginalia, highlighting. However, depending on what you read (esp. if it's someting like a science book) try making flashcards of key ideas/terms/etc. If it's more of a literature course though I suggest just taking a minute or two to summarize.
Everyone learns differently. Try a lot of things and see what works. Because I'm visual I need to write everything down. However, maybe reading the book outloud would help you if you're auditory. Also trying working out problems, equations, etc. that are given in a book if you need to actually do something to learn. Just try to figure out what works. Also take note of what the text book suggests. Some books give exercises at the end of readings that can be useful.
Good luck!
2006-06-26 10:09:24 · answer #2 · answered by PrincessBritty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello,
I see this been an issue for me too.i have just been accepted on an Architectural Technology course today.I am very excited about getting this long awaited opertunity.I am 35 and it is 1988 since i left formal education.I have worked in construction for a lot of my working years so hopefully this will benefit me.do the colleges have some sort of induction classes of some sort to help us non teenagers ????.I will certainally have the dedication for it just the problem of remembering the paragraph being read.
2006-06-28 08:45:29 · answer #3 · answered by irishman4248 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found that muttering the words with inflection on the important parts seemed to help. Summarizing what the paragraph said, or making my own personal comments about each paragraph helped.
Walking while reading.
Emotions are the key to remembering stuff. Everybody remembers where they and what they were doing with the World Trade Center towers were hit. You should have active emotions about each paragraph, - even 'hate' the paragraph for being dull, -will help you remember.
2006-06-26 10:00:50 · answer #4 · answered by MK6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The key is to be "generative" in your learning. Simply reading books won't get you far, create something as a product of your reading. If you can be a good note taker, then I recommend the Cornell method of note taking, linked below.
2006-06-26 14:46:22 · answer #5 · answered by zealousagenda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
write out notes as you're reading and read these over again, it will go in - you'll be surprised what you remember when you need to! try taking omega oils they work on brain activity and makes it easier to concentrate and connect information together. good luck!
2006-06-26 11:47:53 · answer #6 · answered by annie06 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop watching tv and stop playing video games,concentrate on reading most especially novels that you like.
2006-06-26 10:08:03 · answer #7 · answered by roymark 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Write down the highlights as you go. This will help you remember.
2006-06-26 10:01:31 · answer #8 · answered by expatmt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stop drinking or smoking or fantasizing. Concentrate. Study when you are least sleepy...and no TV or radio or Cd distractions...no phone, either!
2006-06-26 10:01:19 · answer #9 · answered by robert r 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try reading something you are interested in like dirty novels and smut books.
2006-06-26 10:00:51 · answer #10 · answered by ManFromMumbai 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋