
How To Speed Read 4th Edition
Gordon Wainwright(Author)
How To Books Ltd (Publisher)
Published on 15. December 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-1-84528-428-2 (ISBN)
Shipment within 3-4 weeks
Description
In today's information-laden and time-constrained world we are required to digest an increasing amount of written and printed material. Most people, in their capacity as student, job seeker, employee or leisure reader, want to be able to deal with their daily reading faster and also recall it effectively. This book gives you the means to do just that by: - FINDING the techniques for improvement that work best for you - PROVIDING methods for increasing retention and recall - PROMOTING flexibility - the key to reading efficiently - OFFERING techniques for developing skim-reading - HIGHLIGHTING problem areas and suggesting ways of addressing them The book contains exercises to facilitate your development and assesses your results throughout, ensuring that you come away reading faster and recalling more.
Contents: 1. The starting point; 2. Aims and objectives; 3. Basic methods for improvement; 4. The mechanics of reading; 5. Comprehension and critical reading; 6. Techniques of retention; 7. Techniques for recall; 8. Flexible reading strategies; 9. Skimming strategies; 10. Problems in reading; 11. The finish line; 12. Continuation and follow-up; 13. Record keeping; Answers to Questions; Further reading; Index.
Contents: 1. The starting point; 2. Aims and objectives; 3. Basic methods for improvement; 4. The mechanics of reading; 5. Comprehension and critical reading; 6. Techniques of retention; 7. Techniques for recall; 8. Flexible reading strategies; 9. Skimming strategies; 10. Problems in reading; 11. The finish line; 12. Continuation and follow-up; 13. Record keeping; Answers to Questions; Further reading; Index.
Reviews / Votes
'...will help you reduce the time spent on reading and recalling information.' Evening Standard 'Purely practical and aims to help you in the professional environment.' The TimesMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Little, Brown Book Group
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 172 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-84528-428-2 (9781845284282)
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Gordon R. Wainwright
How to Read Faster and Recall More
Learn the Art of Speed Reading with Maximum Recall
Book
12/2006
3rd Edition
How To Books Ltd
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Gordon R. Wainwright
How to Read Faster and Recall More
Learn the Art of Speed Reading with Maximum Recall
Book
12/2006
3rd Edition
How To Books Ltd
€32.37
Article exhausted; check different version
Person
GORDON WAINWRIGHT, a human resources development consultant, is the author of twelve books on management communication skills
Content
1. The starting point; 2. Aims and objectives; 3. Basic methods for improvement; 4. The mechanics of reading; 5. Comprehension and critical reading; 6. Techniques of retention; 7. Techniques for recall; 8. Flexible reading strategies; 9. Skimming strategies; 10. Problems in reading; 11. The finish line; 12. Continuation and follow-up; 13. Record keeping; Answers to Questions; Further reading; Index.