Teaches students how to comprehend textbooks more easily, utilizing SQ4R techniques which include, surveying, questioning, reading, reciting and reviewing chapter material. Site maintained by Sheridan College (Ontario, Canada).

A definition of SQ4R is provided along with information on the steps to using it. Site managed by West Virginia University, Parkersburg.

Author W. Huitt from Valdosta State University of Georgia maintains course notes on methods of study including; SQ3R, SQ4R, and PQ4R.

Virginia Tech provides this outline on SQ3R - a reading study system.

These class notes include information on how to read a textbook; SQ3R (highlighting), SQ3R (marginal notes), and SQ4R (note-taking). Site maintained by University of Wisconsin.

Six steps for retaining textbook information include: survey chapter, turn subtitles into questions, read actively for answers, recite answers aloud or on paper, record materials, review heavy factual material weekly. Site maintained by The Learning Center, University of Guelph (Guelph, Canada).

Students that use the SQ4R textbook review techniques dramatically cut test preparation time and utilizing other SQ4R methods they improve reading comprehension, concentration and attention. Site maintained by Chapman University (Orange, CA).

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