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Speed reading may not really help you to achieve high marks and may even hinder your performance at university. “Reading at University: how to improve your focus and be more critical” explains that professional reading differs significantly from other types of reading.

One of the best ways to grasp the concept of professional reading is to clarify what it is not. Do we need to read every word of a book to understand its content? Or should we focus solely on strategies for fast reading? In fact, neither approach is professional reading at the university level. As a tertiary student, you will encounter huge volumes of potentially useful journals, articles and books that you are expected to read each day to complete the assignments and achieve high grades in exams. Don’t panic! This book will guide you step by step to become “an active, purposeful reader”. It is designed for students new to technical reading who seek to improve their reading skills and develop effective reading strategies for success at university. Another vital point is that “one should not read every word of every source he/she comes across”. Instead, you should scan for relevant information and engage in deep reading to integrate useful information into your own knowledge. 

I believe that one of the key purposes of university education is to cultivate critical thinking skills, which are essential for both academic and professional success. This process starts from selecting relevant reading materials, comparing different sources, evaluating the credibility and relevance of the information, and finally synthesizing the insights gained from readings to integrate knowledge from different sources. With clear graphics, in-depth analysis and insightful presentation, the book is an essential read for achieving professional success in your studies. If you want to read like a professional and avoid wasting time on bundles of unhelpful articles or books, grab this book and start reading today.