Chapter 1

Summary
Reading is an active process based on an author's ability to convey meaning through the written word and your ability to extract meaning from those words.Active listening requires that you connect information that you already know to new information.A few ways to get the maximum learning experience is to preview your reading assignments, outlining chapter notes, creating visuals, and studying.One good idea is to keep a journal so you can identify what you understand in reading assignments and what is still unclear.To become skillful you must have you attention and concentration on the task at hand.