How to Study Effectively With the SQRW Method
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What exactly is SQRW? It's a study method that helps you get the most out of textbook study. It's a four-step strategy, and each letter stands for one step. Let's go through it and see how it can make your study life a little easier.
What does it stand for?
- S stands for Survey: That's what you need to do with each chapter in your textbook. Survey the title, the pictures, any graphs, maps or tables, the introduction, the summary and the conclusion. This gives you an overall grasp of what the chapter is about.
- Q stands for Question: Ask questions in your mind as you go. You'll find that you stay focused while reading, and you'll remember more. Don't question the summary, introduction or conclusion; do it with everything else. Ask why, who, where, when, what and how.
- R stands for Read: Read to understand, read to answer the questions in your mind and read to remember. As you answer each question, make sure you stay focused on the subject.
- W stands for Write: Write each question and its answer down, and read through them carefully. Voilà, you're ready to take part in class discussions.
For more study strategies, see how to study smarter, not harder.