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Speed reading for dummies /

by Sutz, Richard; Weverka, Peter.
Type: materialTypeLabelBookSeries: --For dummies: Publisher: Hoboken, NJ : Wiley Pub., c2009Description: xii, 274 p. ; ill. ; 24 cm.ISBN: 9780470457443 (pbk.); 0470457449 (pbk.).Subject(s): Speed reading
Contents:
Part 1. Introducing speed reading. Of course you can speed read! ; It's all about breaking bad reading habits ; Understanding the mechanics of speed reading ; Introducing speed-reading fundamentals -- Part 2. Focusing on the fundamentals. Establishing your reading rate ; Taking in more than one word at a time : reading in clumps ; Getting the gist from word groups -- Part 3. Advancing your speed-reading skills. Building your speed-reading momentum ; Exercising your ability to read more in even less time ; Other reading strategies to supplement your speed reading ; Taking advantage of writing structure to read more quickly -- Part 4. Improving your comprehension. Expanding your vocabulary to become a better speed-reader ; Applying speed reading to various reading tasks -- Part 5. The part of tens. Ten quick techniques to improve your reading speed ; Ten exercises for keeping your eyes speed-reading ready ; Ten tips for making your speed-reading skills permanent -- Part 6. Appendixes. Appendix A, Uncovering the prime words ; Appendix B, Your speed-reading progress worksheet.
Summary: Covering the latest speed-reading techniques and tips, this guide will help people read quickly and successfully no matter what they read.
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LB 1050.54 .Su967 2009 (Browse shelf) 1 Available 17549

Includes index.

Part 1. Introducing speed reading. Of course you can speed read! ; It's all about breaking bad reading habits ; Understanding the mechanics of speed reading ; Introducing speed-reading fundamentals -- Part 2. Focusing on the fundamentals. Establishing your reading rate ; Taking in more than one word at a time : reading in clumps ; Getting the gist from word groups -- Part 3. Advancing your speed-reading skills. Building your speed-reading momentum ; Exercising your ability to read more in even less time ; Other reading strategies to supplement your speed reading ; Taking advantage of writing structure to read more quickly -- Part 4. Improving your comprehension. Expanding your vocabulary to become a better speed-reader ; Applying speed reading to various reading tasks -- Part 5. The part of tens. Ten quick techniques to improve your reading speed ; Ten exercises for keeping your eyes speed-reading ready ; Ten tips for making your speed-reading skills permanent -- Part 6. Appendixes. Appendix A, Uncovering the prime words ; Appendix B, Your speed-reading progress worksheet.

Covering the latest speed-reading techniques and tips, this guide will help people read quickly and successfully no matter what they read.

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