CASE STUDY: Effective Reading Habits

In the Classroom

Chris McDaniel has problems keeping up with her reading. She is overwhelmed by the amount of reading and the difficulty of her textbooks. She has never been much of a reader but enjoys watching television. She sometimes reads in bed or in a comfortable chair but often falls asleep. She realizes that this is not the most productive way to study, but it has become a habit. Chris has noticed that, after reading for an hour or so, she can recall almost nothing. This has caused her frustration and made her doubt her ability to succeed in college.


1			What habits should Chris change to help her improve her reading skills?




2			Suggest one or two specific strategies Chris could implement to become a better reader?

In the Workplace

Chris is now a stockbroker. She never thought that she would work in this business, but a part-time summer job led her to a career in finance, and she really likes the challenge. She is surprised, however, at the vast amount of reading involved in her job: reports, letters, magazines, and articles. She also reads several books on money management each month.


3			What strategies in this chapter would help Chris manage and organize her reading materials?




4			What are some specific reading strategies that apply to both school and work?

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