1. Suggestions For Improving Reading Speed This article, provided by Virginia Tech's Division of Student Affairs, gives insight to factors that Category Arts Education Language Arts Reading Instruction...... SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVING reading speed. Rereading words and phrases isa habit which will slow your reading speed down to a snail's pace. http://www.ucc.vt.edu/stdysk/suggest.html

SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVING READING SPEED Improvement of Reading Rate It is safe to say that almost anyone can double his speed of reading while maintaining equal or even higher comprehension. In other words, anyone can improve the speed with which he gets what he wants from his reading. The average college student reads between 250 and 350 words per minute on fiction and non-technical materials. A "good" reading speed is around 500 to 700 words per minute, but some people can read a thousand words per minute or even faster on these materials. What makes the difference? There are three main factors involved in improving reading speed: (1) the desire to improve, (2) the willingness to try new techniques and (3) the motivation to practice. Learning to read rapidly and well presupposes that you have the necessary vocabulary and comprehension skills. When you have advanced on the reading comprehension materials to a level at which you can understand college-level materials, you will be ready to speed reading practice in earnest. The Role of Speed in the Reading Process Factors that Reduce Reading Rate Since these conditions act also to reduce comprehension increasing the reading rate through eliminating them is likely to result in increased comprehension as well. This is an entirely different matter from simply speeding up the rate of reading without reference to the conditions responsible for the slow rate. In fact, simply speeding the rate especially through forced acceleration, may actually result, and often does, in making the real reading problem more severe. In addition, forced acceleration may even destroy confidence in ability to read. The obvious solution, then is to increase rate as a part of a total improvement of the whole reading process. This is a function of special training programs in reading.

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3. Reading Speed & Comprehension Speed Comprehension Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body Richard Steele, English 1672 1729 Each type of reading has a different rate. For example, an exciting novel is a quicker read than a text in biology. http://www.iss.stthomas.edu/studyguides/reading.htm

Reading Comprehension Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body Richard Steele, English Reading rates Each type of reading has a different rate. For example, an exciting novel is a quicker read than a text in biology. Text books also vary in how well they are written, and as a consequence some are more difficult to read. Each semester time yourself reading a chapter in each of your text books. See how many pages an hour you can read. Once you have an accurate estimate of your reading rate, you can better plan your reading time and studying time. Comprehension Scan the chapter first. Identify the sections to which the author devotes the most amount of space. If there are lots of diagrams for a particular concept, then that must also be an important concept. If you're really pressed for time, skip the sections to which the least amount of space is devoted. Read the first sentence of every paragraph more carefully than the rest of the paragraph.

4. Speed Reading. Free speed reading online test. Read a text, then answer the quiz. Instant results for reading speed and comprehension level. You will get your reading speed as soon as you have finished your timed reading. http://www.readinggenius.com/

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5. Reading Efficiently By Dennis Doyle Glendale Community College. Provides simple motion techniques to increase reading speed. http://english.glendale.cc.ca.us/methods.html

Self-Pacing Methods by Dennis Doyle Speed Reading Self-Pacing Methods Speed reading is not magic nor is it a big expensive mystery. Professional speed reading classes simply teach a handful of easy techniques that help a person focus his or her attention better. The eye is drawn to motion. Speed reading techniques put that motion on the page. Your starting position is important. You should sit up straight, hold the book down with your left hand, and use your right hand to do the pacing. You should already be a good reader before you attempt to speed read. Speed reading will not help you if you have problems in comprehension and vocabulary. In fact, it may hurt you to try to rush through stuff that you can't comprehend. You should have the basics down already first. Before you start speed reading, you should do a survey of the information first to get a general idea of what you will be covering and of the type of writing. The Methods The Hand The Card The Sweep The Hop ... The Zig-Zag Dennis Doyle ddoyle@mail.glendale.cc.ca.us

6. 529 - Thoughts On Speed Reading OUR THOUGHTS ON SPEED READING Not every student is ready to benefit from learning methods of increasing reading speed. A student who has difficulty understanding what he or she reads will not be helped by learning to misunderstand faster. http://www.utexas.edu/student/utlc/handouts/529.html

UTLC (HOME) Classes Tutoring Academic Counseling ... Campus Services The University of Texas Learning Center OUR THOUGHTS ON SPEED READING Not every student is ready to benefit from learning methods of increasing reading speed. A student who has difficulty understanding what he or she reads will not be helped by learning to misunderstand faster. Rather, techniques for deriving meaning from one's reading are more helpful. A student who is hampered by a limited vocabulary will be helped more by building word knowledge, so that puzzling over unknown words will not slow one down. But what about college students whose reading comprehension and vocabulary are already strong enough to meet the demand of college reading? How much faster can they be taught to read? IN THE FIRST PLACE , the terms "reading" and "speed" raise immediate semantic questions. What is reading? Seeing every word? Or only skimming through the material hitting the key words and highlights? What is speed? Does it include time for reflection and emotional reaction and time for an occasional chuckle? How much of a motivational buildup preceded the actual timed reading sequence? How familiar was the reader with the material before the timed reading sequence began? SECOND , a reader's ability to increase speed significantly depends upon many variables intelligence, physiological and psychological traits, motivation, diligence in out-of-class practice, general background of knowledge and previous reading experience, etc. No one can predict how much any one person will improve from pre-test to post-test. It's fun, and sometimes dramatic to quote the averages, but there are always those above and below them.

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8. Learning Skills Program - TIPS FOR INCREASING READING SPEED TIPS FOR INCREASING reading speed. Read more! 15 minutes a day of reading anaverage size novel equals 18 books a year at an average reading speed! http://www.coun.uvic.ca/learn/program/hndouts/rdgspeed.html

TIPS FOR INCREASING READING SPEED As our eyes move across the page they make a series of jerky movements. Whenever they come to rest on a word that is called a fixation. Most people fixate once on each word across a line of print. In order to make our speed increase we must take in more words with each fixation, rather than make our eyes move faster. Try to avoid focusing on every word, but rather look at groups of 2 to 3 words. For instance, this sentence could be grouped in this manner: for instance / this sentence / could be grouped / in this manner Work on vocabulary improvement. Familiarize yourself with new words so you don't get stuck on them when you read them again. If you find yourself moving your lips when reading, force yourself to read faster by following (1.) above so that you can no longer move your lips. Read more! 15 minutes a day of reading an average size novel equals 18 books a year at an average reading speed! Determine your purpose before reading. If you only need main ideas, then allow yourself to skim the material. Don't feel you must read very word. Spend a few minutes a day reading at a faster than comfortable rate (about 2 to 3 times faster than your normal speed). Use your hand or an index card to guide your eyes down the page. Then time yourself reading a few pages at your normal speed. You'll find that often your normal reading speed will increase after your skimming practice.

9. American Speed Reading: Accelerate Your Speed & Comprehension Will help double or triple your reading speed and comprehension. http://www.americanspeedreading.com/

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(Speed Reading) Our courses develop the efficiency required by managers and professionals to manage information effectively by increasing reading speed 100% and: setting objectives selecting strategies adapting reading speed skimming effectively reading analytically actively making decisions sustaining concentration developing comprehension increasing recall summarising key points Leading to greater understanding of even the most poorly written, dull or complex reading material. For more information contact Maggie Barnes, Course Co-ordinator. Email: maggie.barnes@rapidreading.co.uk Tel: 01225 866043 Résumé All courses are designed and presented by Peter Jacobs ; one of the most experienced practitioners in the field of business and study reading, and an internationally recognized specialist for more than twenty years. Delegates range from main board directors to graduate trainees. In-house course clients include: Barclays Bank BP Amoco Carlton Television Coral European Parliament GCHQ GlaxoSmithKline Goldman Sachs Guinness Hewlett Packard Housing Corporation HSBC INSEAD Kingfisher KPMG Laura Ashley LloydsTSB Lucent Nationwide NatWest NFU Mutual Nortel Oftel Parcel Force PolyGram Ryder Thames Water HM Treasury United Nations Peter Jacobs has also provided individual coaching for many senior corporate executives, HRH The Prince of Wales, cabinet ministers and successive heads of the Diplomatic Service.

11. Reading Speed & Comprehsion Studyguides Search, Studyguides Index, reading speed . Comprehension. Readingis to the mind what exercise is to the body Richard Steele, English 1672–1729. http://www.iss.stthomas.edu/reading.htm

Studyguides Search Studyguides Index Comprehension Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body Richard Steele, English Reading rates Each type of reading has a different rate. For example, an exciting novel is a quicker read than a text in biology. Text books also vary in how well they are written, and as a consequence some are more difficult to read. Each semester time yourself reading a chapter in each of your text books. See how many pages an hour you can read. Once you have an accurate estimate of your reading rate, you can better plan your reading time and studying time. Comprehension Scan the chapter first. Identify the sections to which the author devotes the most amount of space. If there are lots of diagrams for a particular concept, then that must also be an important concept. If you're really pressed for time, skip the sections to which the least amount of space is devoted. Read the first sentence of every paragraph more carefully than the rest of the paragraph.

12. TurboRead Speed Reading Speedreading software is designed for adults who wish to improve their text comprehension. Learn about memory tools and mind-mapping techniques. http://redirect-west.inktomi.com/click?u=http://www.looksmart.com/og/pr%3Dcdd%3B

13. Speed Reading Test Online Instant results for reading speed and comprehension level. You will getyour reading speed as soon as you have finished your timed reading. http://www.readingsoft.com/

Speed Reading Test Online Speed Reading Test FReader Testimonials Security Ordering ... FAQ Is Speed Reading for You? ReadingSoft . com A re you an efficient reader? W hat kind of reader are you? Y ou will know in a few minutes after you have completed this free online speed reading test. Y ou will get your reading speed as soon as you have finished your timed reading. Y ou may then perform a comprehension test with a series of questions about the text you have just read. The Reading Highway Instructions G et ready to read, click the Start button and start reading. T he button starts the timer. D on't speed but read normally to find your present reading level. Click the Stop button as soon as you have finished. T his will stop the timer and display your reading speed. B efore you start the real test you may click Start , scroll down without reading, then click Stop to see what happens. Y ou may also size the window of your browser to adjust column width. Speed Reading Test Reading is becoming more and more important in the new knowledge economy and remains the most effective human activity for transforming information into knowledge. If top readers read at speeds of above 1000 words per minute (wpm) with near 85% comprehension, they only represent 1% of readers. Average readers are the majority and only reach around 200 wpm with a typical comprehension of 60%. This seems surprising since most readers, actively reading work documents, newspapers, magazines, books or the contents of a computer display are practicing daily for at least one hour. With such an intense training everyone should be close to top performances.

14. Reading Speed Information on the web that contain information on reading speed. reading speed information on Cook Counseling Center's web site http://www.ucc.vt.edu/studyskills/SSARSpeedResults.htm

CCC Study Skills Inventory - Links to Study Skills Information on the Web Listed below are links to some pages we found on the web that contain information on Reading Speed. Reading speed information on Cook Counseling Center's web site: Suggestions for Improving Reading Speed Skimming and Scanning Scientific Material Links to information on other web sites: 120..Links Counseling Center, St. Cloud State University Thoughts on Speed Reading Learning Skills Center, University of Texas - Austin Learning Skills Program - Tips for Increasing Reading Speed Counselling Services - University of Victoria Speed Reading Mind Tools Ltd Easy Tips for Faster Reading By Paul R. Scheele Self Improvement Online, Inc

15. Speed Reading Books Triple Your reading speed by Wade E. Cutler $10.36 $12.95, Paperback 206 pages 3rd ed. 1993 Another good speed reading book with a nice selection (110 pages http://www.readingsoft.com/books.html

Speed Reading Books Speed Reading Test FReader Testimonials Security ... ReadingSoft . com In association with US Book Store UK Books French Books Books about: Speed Reading and Reading Techniques Information economy and reading foundations Books and reading related fiction W e have carefully reviewed and selected some of the best books on speed reading. W e have added fiction related to books and reading. T o further explore reading, discover some reference books about the information economy and about the underlying foundations of reading. C lick on a cover or a title to get full pages of reviews, ratings, customer comments and other related books at Amazon.com W e provide Amazon.com prices and list prices for convenient comparison. H owever, as Amazon.com conditions may change from time to time, please follow the links to their own site to check up-to-date price and availability. C hoose a gift to make gifted. G ift shopping at the largest books selection of the world is fast, convenient and fun. E njoy at Amazon.com the easiest way to wrap and ship a gift for delivering anywhere in the world with your message. Free Demo The Reading Highway Speed Reading Books Speed Reading by Tony Buzan , Paperback 192 pages 3 rd ed. 1991

16. Measure Reading Speed reading speed Speed Reading Most of the information here is taken from our three Mind Power Books. Please refer to those books for more information. http://www.moremindpower.com/learn_centre/h_reading_speed.htm

Most of the information here is taken from our three Mind Power Books . Please refer to those books for more information. Measure your reading speed in 3 minutes Experience the magnetic power of your eyes and mind The book Raj Bapna's Mind Power Study Techniuqes has chapters on Speed Reading.

17. TurboRead Speed Reading Helps to improve speed, comprehension, and memory for school and work.Category Reference Education Products and Services Study Assistance...... Should I constantly practice to maintain a fast reading speed? Why not discoveryour actual reading speed and comprehension right now online? http://www.turboread.com/

Are you frustrated by reading overload? Too much to read in too little time Concentration and mind-drift while reading Cannot remember what you have been reading Sore eyes and fatigue while reading - reading puts you to sleep Skip-reading because you are running out of time Speed reading sounds good, however ... Which course do you choose? Are the results the same for all courses? Is your success in speed reading guaranteed? Will you get your money back if a course does not live up to its claims? A few questions that you need answers for: School taught you how to read, but not fast and efficient reading - why not? They did not teach you a reliable study method? There are many expensive memory courses - why are BETTER MEMORY SKILLS not standard curriculum at schools, colleges and universities? Why is there doubt surrounding fast, efficient reading when these skills have been available for many generations? Can any sighted human learn speed reading? Does speed reading take the fun out of recreation reading? Is speed reading real reading, or just skip or skim reading?

18. TurboRead: Reading Speed Checks Test your reading speed and comprehension online. You can test your speedin light reading matter and in technical, studytype information. http://www.turboread.com/read_checks.htm

Test your reading speed and comprehension online. You can test your speed in light reading matter and in technical, study-type information. Note your reading speed after reading the whole extract, then take the comprehension and recall test, without looking back to check your answers. Do this to get a true reflection of your reading and memory skill. Reading speed is calculated in words per minute (WPM), the number of words transferred to your brain per minute of reading time. Click on the link for words per minute for frequently asked questions (FAQs) about WPM and how to manually calculate your own reading speed. Light Reading Check For general purpose reading. No statistics or data Study Reading Check More difficult questions, with facts and figures Interpreting your own reading speed Your own reading speed compared with what is average and what is good Why You Read So Slowly The bad reading habits that slow you down TurboRead Home Page Return to the home page

19. Speed Reading: Triple Your Reading Speed Now in its fouth edition, Triple Your reading speed is a complete selfstudyspeed reading book-course on faster reading and study improvement. http://www.elbertwade.com/page4.html

Speed Reading: TRIPLE YOUR READING SPEED YOU CAN READ MUCH FASTER! If you can read these words easily, you can read faster than you now imagine. You might say it's just not possible, that you can only read so fastand that's it! Not true. It is now possible for all readers with at least average intelligence, ability, and adequate visionwho apply themselves to the guides and materials in this useful speed reading instruction BOOK-COURSEto at least triple their present words-per-minute reading rate, and also improve overall comprehension of whatever they are required or elect to read. (Of course, you will need a bit of self-discipline to assure the success you desire.) What will achieving such exciting reading and learning improvements mean to you personally, academically, career-wiseand otherwise? READING FASTER (SPEED READING) AND COMPREHENDING MORE MEANS: You can markedly reduce reading fatigueand boredom; you will be better able to keep up with required reading for career or schooland reduce the paper 'backlog"; you will be able to read newspapers, magazines, reports, letters in much less time; you will have time to read books of special interest; you should have a lot more free time for those leisure activities, sports, exercise and fun-type endeavors. Don't get left behind. Join the many thousands who are getting ahead faster because they are actively applying the practical speed reading techniques taught in Wade E. Cutler's TRIPLE YOUR READING SPEED. It is available now at your BOOKSTORE, or online from

20. CodeP A DOS morse code practice to increase the code reading speed. The space between letter starts at 5WPM and increases 13WPM. Registered version covers letters, numbers, and punctuation, at code speeds up to 25 WPM. http://www.alberts.com/authorpages/00002210/prod_551.htm

CodeP for DOS Product Description: CODEP40S.EXE is a morse code pracitice to help you increase your code reading speed. The program sends sends letters at a code speed of 13 WPM. The space between letter start at 5WPM and increases 13WPM. This method will help the average student build their speed to 13 WPM faster than using code tapes or records that send code at a continuous 13WPM. Registered version covers letters, numbers, and punctuation, at code speeds upto 25 WPM. Register version ~12.95 US. + S/H. Special Requirements: None Product Support: Contact: e-Mail: richard_beals@juno.com

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