Note Taking Project: Outline Method

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Unit 6 Note Taking Project: Outline Method Jennifer D. Martin Kaplan University Academic Strategies for the Psychology Professional Taking Notes Using the Outline Method SQ3R and PRR Reading Techniques I. Introduction A. This document is about how to read and understand different types of texts. B. Students should be able to, 1) determine the purpose of the reading and 2) formulate a plan and chose a reading technique. II. Determine the purpose of the reading A. If you are reading for pleasure and will not be tested or need to retain the information you read you can: 1) Skim through the material 2) Focus on basic ideas 3) Ignore minor and some major details B. If you are reading for a class assignment retention is a necessity. It will help you in your class seminars, discussion boards, projects and exams. III. Formulate a plan A. If you only need basic understanding of what you have read you can: 1) Skim the reading material 2) Highlight the points you think are important 3) Take notes B. If a deep understanding of the material is needed you need to use a reading technique. There are two commonly used techniques which are: 1) The SQ3R technique developed by Francis Robenson in the 1940’s has 5 steps to follow. a) Survey the material b) Question the material c) Read the material d) Recite the material e) Review the material 2) The PRR method which is used when the topic of the material and time to retain the material is short in duration. There are 3 steps in the PRR technique.

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