HOW TO SPEED READ

4th edition

Gordon Wainwright

• PRICE £8.99
• EXTENT 128 pages
• BINDING Paperback
• FORMAT 246 x 171 mm
• ISBN 978-1-84528-428-2
• PUB DATE 17th December 2010
• BIC CODE CJCR, JNZ
• CATEGORY Study Skills
• TERRITORIES World Rights

KEY POINTS

• Updated and retitled 4th edition
• Practical ‘how to’ guide to a key study skill - check your progress using the exercises designed to develop your skills
• Reading and retention of information is a key skill not only for study but for job seekers, managers and employees, if you’re a researcher or leisure reader who wants to use their time effectively
• How to deal with the increasing amount of written material we are required to digest in today’s information-laden and time-constrained world – both printed an online

REVIEWS

‘Purely practical and aims to help you in the professional environment.’ The Times

‘A very worthwhile investment.’ The Guardian

‘will help you reduce the time spent on reading and recalling information.’ Evening Standard

GORDON WAINWRIGHT is a human resources development consultant. He is the author of twelve books on management communication skills and runs courses for a wide range of organisations, including multinationals and government departments. He is based in Sunderland.

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