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Improving Reading Comprehension
 Many students don’t realize how important it is to be able to fully comprehend what you read. Being able to completely and accurately comprehend what you read is essential to you ability to learn, perform well on tests and ultimately succeed in college and in a career. This section introduces a few strategies and tips to improve your reading comprehension.
Pre-reading survey
A pre-reading survey will help you quickly develop a basic understanding of the cotent as well as the structure of the material. Pre-reading will enable you to create a mental map of the material which will make your actual reading much more efficient and effective. First, read the table of contents and the introduction (if there is one.) Now quickly peruse the material, reading only chapter titles, section headings and bold print. At this point don't try to remember anything specific, you're just trying to get a general impression.
Define your purpose
Defining a purpose for your reading will help you focus on important information and concepts and avoid getting bogged down by unimportant information and sections. By defining a purpose for your reading you'll be able to distinguish whats important and whats not and allocate your time and attention accordingly.
Read the text
Now that you've complete your pre-reading survey and defined a purpose for your reading it time to read the entire text in detail. As you read you might find it beneficial to read out loud if you are an Auditory learning or put together a conceptual map or outline if you are a Visual learner.
Take notes or highlight important concepts
One of the best ways to embed something in your memory is to write it down. When you read an important point, make a note of it on a separate piece of paper, inside the margin, or use a highlighter. This will help you remember what you read and make the important sections easy to find when you review the text.
Post-reading Review
Once you've finish reading, you need to identify what you've learned. Reviewing what you've learned will solidify the knowledge in your mind and give you better recall at a later date. You’ll know what you learned, what you didn’t, and whether or not you need to go deeper into the text or look for other sources.
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