Making the most of your college textbooks
August 24, 2012
Once you take advantage of scholarships for moms and grants for parents to enroll in a postsecondary institution, you'll need to start thinking about your study habits. Chances are, it's been a while since you were in school.
That being said, you might want to consider the methods you use to read your textbooks. Once you have the books you need for your courses, there are a couple of ways you can revamp your reading strategy.
First, look to the end of each chapter to see if there are any critical thinking questions you can review. While most people wait until they finish reading to view them, seeing the questions ahead of time can give you something to think about as you ingest the information.
Next, don't be afraid to take notes in the side margins. Buy small sticky bookmarks if you don't want to write in the actual textbook.
Finally, Dartmouth.edu states that it's important to not skip any passages as you read. If you're cramped for time, come back to the chapter later. These tips can help you make the most of your textbooks.
