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  SQ-4R:
Survey, Question- Read, wRite, Recite, Review

1. Survey

 

The first step in the SQ-4R process is surveying the information. For example, if you are studying a specific chapter, browse through it, focusing on the headings, bold print, and graphs and pictures. Try not to concentrate too heavily on understanding specific terms and ideas, but rather focus on skimming the words/phrases to use for further reference. For example, skim the introduction and conclusion, spotlighting who, what, when, where, how information. Look at the table of contents, quotes at the beginning of the chapters, and/or preview of the study section. This survey will help you understand the direction the author will take and will familiarize you with the concepts to be comprehended with further studying.

Survey Summary

  1. Survey all pictures, graphs, and examples in the paragraph.
  2. Observe bold print such as headings and key words.
  3. Skim the introduction, conclusion, and/or summary.

Continue to Step 2: Question

 

 

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Created 2004 by Lisa Bullock.

 
 

 

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