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How Active Reading and Reflection Lead to an Exceptional Education
Daily reading
Challenging yourself by reading more is the key to getting a college-level education. A great way to start is to commit to reading 15 minutes a day. By doing this, you will acquire knowledge and better understand the topics you are reading about and the discussions taking place when you are in “the room.” Readings could be an article, a book, an online course, or anything else you feel is essential to learn. Read actively and take notes. This will help you to remember the information better.
Daily reading is essential for your education because it allows you to deepen your knowledge and understanding of various topics. This can be beneficial for any class you take, especially since you can use the knowledge you acquire to gain critical insights and develop sound arguments in essays, research papers, and pull from memory into conversations. In addition, daily reading also trains you to think analytically and helps to build your ability to interpret different pieces of information. As you build this skill to proficiency, you become able to do this in real-time.
Active reading
Active reading is the practice of reading a text closely, with an eye toward absorbing its whole meaning. When we read actively, we pay attention to the…
