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THE

SPEED READING

WORKBOOK

Read faster with better comprehension

No part of this workbook may be reproduced in any form, electronic or otherwise, or incorporated into an

information retrieval system.

Contents:

INTRODUCTION 1

Step 1: PREPARATION

Step 2: UNDERSTANDING YOUR CURRENT ABILITY

Step 3: USING A POINTER

Step 4: WORDS AS A GROUP

Step 5: SKIMMING

Step 6: DYNAMIC READING

Step 7: INCREASING COMPREHENSION

CONCLUSION

Appendix 1: MAINTAINING A POSITIVE ATTITUDE

INTRODUCTION

Do you need Speed Reading?

As we approach the start of the 21st century, we are undergoing a major revolution in

information. Access to information is made easy by the many journals and magazines

available on a multitude of subjects. In addition, there is a wealth of information on the world

wide web (the Internet) which is available for access by all users. You can find information

on almost any subject, common or obscure. Many search engines make it easy to find the

information you want. It is up to you however, to find the exact information that suits your

needs.

While information availability and access is increasing, most people find that they have less

time available to read the material they are required to, or are interested in. In many cases,

magazines and books lie on shelves waiting their turn to be read. You have to choose the

material that you read in finer detail, at the expense of material that you would have liked to

read if you had the time.

Speed reading will allow you to read more materials in the same time that you spend reading

now. Thus, it allows you more time to read the materials that you want to. As your speed

reading skills improve, you will also train yourself to focus in on important details within the

reading material. You will begin to retain more of the material that you read, and also find

time to continue doing the things that were preventing you from reading more in the past.

Factors contributing to reduced reading rates?

Some of the factors which contribute to a reduced reading rate are:

(a) Faulty eye movements, inaccuracy in placement of the eye while reading.

(b) Regression, or the re-reading of material already read.

(d) Vocalization, the process of putting sounds to words you read.

(e) The false belief that slow reading leads to better comprehension.

(f) Poor evaluation regarding the relevant parts of the reading material.

(g) Lack of concentration.

This workbook contains many exercises that help to reduce the effects of these factors and

therefore increase your reading rate.

What should you expect from this workbook?

Unlike some courses that you may have seen advertised in print or on television, the course

presented in this workbook does not promise that you will read twenty times faster than your

present speed in the next month. Many techniques exist in speed reading, but you will find

the techniques listed in this workbook the easiest to adapt to. The techniques are a natural

extension of your current reading ability. The exercises work toward solving some of the

common problems that prevent you from reading faster. As a result of minimizing these

problems, you will automatically increase your reading speed.

Most students of these techniques will find that they are able to increase reading speed by up

to three times in a matter of a few weeks. However, as with any course, you have to make the

commitment to learn how to speed read. You will have to work through the suggested

exercises. A few minutes of practice each day on these exercises will greatly expedite your

learning.

This workbook has been printed in a clear type with generous spacing to keep the element of

fatigue at a minimum. All information is kept brief and to the point. Explanations are short,

but sufficient for you to grasp the message clearly. The material has been presented in a step-

by-step fashion. Take the time to complete each step to your satisfaction before moving to the

next one. This will allow you the maximum benefit of the course. Each step lists what you

should expect from it and what you should have achieved at the end. If you feel that you have

not achieved what has been listed, re-read the step and work at the exercises more frequently.

Move to the following step only after you are comfortable with the present one and have

mastered its techniques.

At the end of this course you should find yourself reading about three times faster than your

present speed. Some students may find their speed as high as five times faster. After you get

to this point, it is up to you to define how much faster you wish to be and work toward your

final goal. By then you will have enough understanding of your own reading abilities to guide

yourself to the best methods of reaching your goal. You can continue to use the methods in

this course, refining them and becoming comfortable with them as you progress.

The Correct Attitude

With every self improvement project that you undertake, the most important tool that you

will have is a positive attitude. You have to keep yourself motivated and focused on what you

wish to achieve. Learn how to eliminate negative influences from your daily life. In addition,

a directed program of physical exercise will help greatly in maintaining a positive state of

mind. A few pointers are provided in Appendix 1. Read the appendix first if you wish. The

content of the appendix is not related to speed reading, but a positive attitude will help you

more than almost anything else in this and other tasks that you undertake.

Goal Setting

It is very important to set an achievable speed reading goal for yourself, and work toward it.

Make a decision that you will teach yourself how to read say, three times faster in the next

three weeks. There are many exercises that are suggested in the steps that will guide you

toward reading faster. You should practice these as many times as needed until you become

comfortable with the concepts that the step focuses on. Once you are comfortable, time

yourself and calculate your reading speed. Use the timing sheets supplied for this. Also,

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