READ and RAID your textbook

Most students don't know how to read their A&P textbook.Oh yeah, they give it a try.  They sit down with the book and try to make it through a couple of chapters.  Maybe three or four chapters . . . because, well, er, they've put off reading the book as long as they can.  Look at that thing!  It's huge!  And all the complex terminology!It's not that they can't read . . . the problem is that they don't have the needed skills to use an A&P textbook effectively.So how can you get more out of that huge, expensive book?  Following are some tips:1. Look over the organization of the chapter first. If there's a brief outline in the chapter opener, don't skip it. If there isn't one, then quickly skip the chapter and read each heading and subheading.  This gives you the gist of the story and provides a framework in your head upon which you can build your understanding as you read.2. Read all the key terms out loud before reading. It sounds crazy, I know.  But it works.  By saying each word before you read, your brain becomes familiar with the term more quickly.  Then, as you read, you won't stumble over the word or simply skip over it--either of which won't help you learn what you need to learn.  If there isn't a word list in the chapter, then simply skim the chapter saying each boldface term out loud.3. Chunk the chapter.Some textbook chapters go on and on . . . and on.  Well, don't let them!  Just read...
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