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Prepare by assessing your practical skills right now. Copy the following list on your paper
or in your document. For each item, rate your ability on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the
highest:
■ Concentrate, no matter the distractions.
■ Define your reading purpose and use it to guide your focus and pace.
■ Use specific vocabulary-building techniques to improve comprehension.
■ Use every aspect of SQ3R to master content.
■ Skim and scan.
■ Use analytical thinking skills when reading.
■ Use highlighting and notes to help you master content.

Identify the two skill areas where you rated yourself lowest and think about how you
can improve. Make a problem-solving plan for each (you may want to use a flowchart like
the one on page 104). Check your progress in one month and again at the end of the term.
Finally, write one short paragraph describing how you anticipate using reading skills in your
chosen career.

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