University of Pittsburgh

 

Previewing

• Slowly flip through the whole chapter.
• Read all the headings (bold type).
• Examine all pictures and figures.
• Skim the captions under illustrations.
• Skim the questions at the end.

Reading

• Concentrate while reading the text Don’t let your mind wander.
• Read only as fast as you can understand. Reread sections that are unclear.
• Read for understanding as well as to retain facts.
• Always monitor what you understand and remember before you move on.
• Make notes in the margins.
• Highlight ONLY the important points.
• Distinguish special cases or situations from more generic information.

 

 

Prof. Adam Leibovich

Office Hrs: M 10-12 and by appointment

200K Allen Hall

624-3617

 

TA: Damon Hansen

Office Hrs: T 4-6 (in Thaw 210)

522 Allen Hall

624-1826

 

Peer leader: Jana DuMond