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Posted: 10/8/2010 3:41:02 PM EDT

Do ANY of these things actually work?

I ask because I am going to be doing a LOT of reading for work this year, and every minute counts.

Thanks.

Posted: 10/8/2010 4:54:56 PM EDT

[#1]

I took a speed reading course. My speed went up to 53 pages per minute, but my comprehension plummeted....

Posted: 10/8/2010 5:12:49 PM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
Do ANY of these things actually work?

I ask because I am going to be doing a LOT of reading for work this year, and every minute counts.

Thanks.

And you're in GD

Posted: 10/8/2010 5:13:12 PM EDT

[#3]

The big trick is not sounding words "out loud" in your head and just start recognizing words for the symbols that they are. I find that anything intellectually demanding (beyond jr high level reading) I need to slow down anyway. I find it unlikely that anyone can learn difficult concepts at 300 words/minute. But hey, I'm all ears.

Posted: 10/8/2010 5:25:26 PM EDT

[#4]

Speed reading is more about (accurately) recognizing and discarding fluff than it is about moving through text at a high rate of speed.

People have all these different methods when the real issue is just learning to ignore what's not 100% necessary.

Posted: 10/8/2010 5:29:06 PM EDT

[#5]

They require practice with testing to develop comprehension. The testing is part of the practice.

Posted: 10/11/2010 9:44:42 AM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Do ANY of these things actually work?

I ask because I am going to be doing a LOT of reading for work this year, and every minute counts.

Thanks.

And you're in GD

Priorities, man! Priorities!

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