SQ3R

SQ3R is a great way to effectively read and review documents.

The name comes from the 5 parts that make it up: Survey, Question, Read, Recall, Review.


Survey:
Survey the document, scan it's contents as well as introductions and summaries. At this point you can form an opinion on the usefulness of the text. If it's not worth your while to read it, don't!

Question:
Keep notes of any questions that come to mind regarding the document. The questions that you note down will form a study guide.

Read:
Now it's time to read the text. Taking in the main points and relevant information. While reading it may be useful to take notes.

Recall:Run over the information you've just read in your head. Note down the key points and see how the information fits around them.

Review:Review the information by reading the text and expanding your notes.