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If you are finding that you are not accomplishing all of your reading, or that the reading you do seems to not be sinking in; you should try active reading.
There are 5 different tactics to use for active reading. Some will work better for you than others. Try them out, and stick with the one(s) that make you feel the most confident.

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1) Three-Color Highlighting
2) Bookmark or page tabs
3) Margin Notes
4) Summary Writing
5) Reading Notes

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The method that you use will also depend on what kind of reading you have assigned. Here is a visual scale to gauge your necessary reading tactics.

You only need to have read the assigned reading.
Use tactics 1 or 2.

You have to discuss the reading in class.
Use tactics 1 and 2.

You have to write a paper about the reading.
Use tactics 1,2,3,4, and 5.

Using tactics 4 and 5 are time consuming, but they are a worthwhile investment when it comes to writing a paper using the readings.