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Which Is More Important, Reading Faster Or Comprehension?

It is an almost instinctive reaction to think that reading faster equates with comprehending less. Empirical evidence, however, seems to indicate otherwise – individuals who read at slower rates are just as likely not to fully comprehend what they have read as those who read too fast. Consequently, trying to find an optimum between the [...]

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Various Speed Reading Techniques

The ability to speed read is an important skill in today’s world, where – whether we are students or at work – we are often expected to read hefty amounts of materials on a daily basis. As a result, improving your speed reading technique is something each and every one of us should not only [...]

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Skimming – Will It Improve Your Reading Speed?

A cornerstone of the ability to speed read is the ability to skim. However, many argue that skimming is in fact cheating – i.e. you’re not really reading at all! The following is a brief outline argument in favor of why skimming will improve your reading speed (and ability). Basically, skimming is the most rudimentary [...]

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Benefits Of Speed Reading

Obviously few people want to undertake the task of learning a new skill, such as speed reading, if there is no direct benefit. Life’s just too short. So, what are the direct and indirect benefits of learning to speed read? The answer to this question very much depends at what stage in your life you [...]

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