* How do your surroundings affect you reading comprehension?
Certain surroundings such as a loud noisy T.V. or radio can make it very difficult to read and study. Also social devices such as cell phones P.D.A.’s and the internet can be very distracting. I find the back room of my house is the best place to study. * How might you apply each of the four steps in the system of textbook reading to reading text on your computer?
Previewing text is a great way to get your brain ready for what it is about to learn. By scanning the chapter first you can find useful information like, how long is the chapter, topics, and if there is any questions at the end of the chapter.
When reading on a computer you can take notes, make flash cards, make a list, or you could print it out and highlight important areas.
Reading with concentration on a computer can be difficult due to the fact that when you’re online there are extra distractions such as social networking sites like face book, or friends and family trying to instant message you, and Emailing. When it is possible download the chapter first and disconnect from the internet.
After you are done scanning and marking the chapter it is a good idea to go back and give a quick review to refresh your brain on the content especially if you are preparing for a test. * What are the purposes of using primary sources in academic writing?
Primary sources are the original research or document used for the text book. You can usually find them in the back of the book or at the end of the chapter. Primary sources can help you go more in-depth and find out more information about the topic that the text book didn’t cover. * What are some ways you might effectively manage time now that you are a college student?
I can take control now of my time by knowing my goals, being on time, anticipating the unexpected, and evaluating