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The PQRR Technique is widely acknowledged as one of the most successful approaches to developing advanced reading skills.

P Previewing
Q
 Questioning
R Reading
R Reviewing

 

Consult similar textbooks with the same study question in mind.

Compare summaries, noting the similarities and differences.

Practice the PQRR method.

If you do not already have a study group, consider forming one.

Encourage the other members to practise the PQRR method - you can always set your study question together.

Explain to the others in the study group what you have learnt and encourage group members to ask you questions on the material.

The same methods can be applied to reviewing lecture notes, revision for exams etc.





The objective here is to help you set the scene for your reading session and activate your background knowledge.

Survey the chapter briefly for 2-3 minutes, skimming through the pages.
   
Look at the section headings and the paragraphs to see how the chapter is organised.
   
Scan any pictures, charts, diagrams, graphs and tables.
   
Skim through any summaries which may be available at the end of the chapter.


Setting questions helps you identify the information you are looking for and allows you distinguish between relevant and irrelevant material.
   

Write down the question that you want answered from the chapter.

Read the chapter carefully with your question in mind. Never read aimlessly.
   

Take more time with difficult material.

   
Use your dictionary if necessary.

Once you have read the material, check your understanding of what you have studied.
   

Summarise what you have learned from the chapter.

   
Examine your summary notes - do they answer your original study question?


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