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SQ-4R:
Survey, Question- Read, wRite, Recite, Review
SQ-4R is a successful method of remembering,
retrieving, and thoroughly learning material for a quiz, test,
or for simply understanding a body of information. Learning
this specific method will get you into the habit of practicing
intense and effective studying. Since the learning process
is rather complex, study habits that fit the natural style
of learning by repetition and depth prove most effective. However,
it is helpful to know that you can tailor the steps to fit
your liking, style, and time to prepare for an exam. This handout
will look at each of the 6 steps in the SQ-4R method and discuss
and generate guidelines and suggestions for effectively using
each step.
The following list shows the 6 steps in the
SQ-4R process, and defines the purpose and direction the following
discussion
of each step:
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Survey Skim text for general comprehension.
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Question Create questions from text (terms, main ideas, headings),
which will be answered in the following
steps.
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Read Read text thoroughly for understanding,
and answer questions from previous step.
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Write Summarize
information on paper in your own words and write notes
in margins.
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Recite Explain main concepts and terms aloud
to yourself.
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Review Check for understanding
and review all information and concepts.
Remember . . .
As the formal process comes to a close, remember that studying
never ends. Keep the material on your mind and reflect upon
ideas and thoughts regularly. Expand the knowledge you have
learned from studying by incorporating knowledge, skills,
and experience that you have already acquired. Repeating
the process each day will help you to remember the steps
as well as truly learn the information. Try leaving two hours
a day for studying. If this much time is not available for
each class, use as much time as you can afford for reviewing
the information. Get yourself into the habit of completing
the entire process with the new information you receive daily,
and you will be rewarded by increased understanding of information
and concepts.
See also . . .
Works Cited/Suggested Resources
Copyright 2004 by the Academic Center and the
University of Houston-Victoria.
Created 2004 by Lisa Bullock. |
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