Introduction to Speed Reading

In this introduction, evidence has been cited in the following sections which seems to indicate a need for and value of a rapid rate of reading, while at the same time indicating the dangers of it, as such. We have attempted to point out the relationship between reading speed and comprehension, as well as the necessity for adjustment of rate, along with whole reading attack, to the type of material and the purposes of the reader.

Finally, the factors that reduce rate were surveyed as a basis for pointing out that increase in rate should come in conjunction with the elimination of these retarding aspects of the reading process and as a part of an overall reading training program where increase in rate is carefully prepared for in the training sequence.

The important factor is for you to actively utilize the information provided. It will do you little good to simply read this course and not put the knowledge to use. Take your time. Bookmark this site and return at your leisure. With time and practice, you can make a dramatic improvement in your reading speed.

Also, take time to browse the articles section for more useful tips. The more you know, the more likely you are to put that knowledge into practice. Start with the beginning page on this course and work your way through one page at a time. Speed reading can become a skill as natural to you as breathing.

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