Reading

Some college students struggle with assignments becuase they lack reading comprehension skills because the transition to college coursework is much more difficult than high school.  If you are out of practice or your comprehension skills could use some help, check out the tools below for some additional support. 

Drake Access and Success Resources

• Effective Reading Strategies

• SQ3R is a study method designed to strengthen students' reading muscles.  Its greatest benefit is that it helps you understand more of what you're reading as you're it the first time. 
  • Master College Reading - SQ3R
  • Reading Strategies - SQ3R

• Improving Reading Speed

Additional Resources

• Reading Strategies (Dartmouth College): List of resources to help you become more efficient in your reading and retain more information. Also includes a video on reading improvement and links for taking notes while you read.
• Effective Study Reading (Concordia College)
• PQRST Reading Strategy (Concordia College)
• Reading for Different Types of Course Material (Concordia College)