Study method - SQ4R

Study method - SQ4R

By experience, i find the SQ4R method a surprisingly good method of increasing my studying abilities. Also by reading a few chapters of several books I realized that this method is far by a useful and reliable method of studying. Studies could be done in many ways, but this method has proven to be an effective method that helps build and improve my skills. 

Basically, A survey gives you a brief idea of what is lined in ahead, it marks out the important point of the topic that is about to be further looked into. This includes reading topics, subheadings, summary's, abstracts, conclusions, introductions, etc. 

Questions, is a method of using the previous survey to jot down questions that helps you identify the purpose and need of moving on further.

Reading is to read the areas that helps to understand the idea. This includes reading those words or sentences in bold, italic or even underlined, and could also include reading important information that are noted as important information
To recite is to orally read or recite the point which are marked as important points. This could be done further by reciting the key words to help get the main idea. This is usually done chapter by chapter or in other words, section by section.
Furthermore to Rite is to highlight, underline or mark the important point grasp the idea and understand the important points properly 
Finally to review is to go through the chapter, to ask questions and answer them marking each point that has been successfully remembered, to make sure what is important is remembered.


I have applied these methods and improved my studying skills and i must say that this technique of studying helps improve concentration thus helps absorb more information. Using this method is effective since more usage of questions are involved which helps identify the right points from the wrong. Furthermore this technique improves understanding and makes studying more interesting.