-Skim all signposts (titles, headings, etc.) -Skim beginnings and endings -Link new information to previous knowledge
2. Reading: Processing Ideas
-Anticipate and react to the author's points -Visualize what the author is explaining or detailing -Link new ideas to previous ones
3. Postreading: Retaining Ideas
-Repeat the prereading steps -Summarize or outline main points -Quiz yourself on the material -Define important terms in your own words -List the three most important points from the reading
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