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I'm practicing speed reading and heard that it's better to read tracing the lines with your hand. I also I heard that reading with your left hand is best. Any truth to that? Lastly, for comprehension sake, I try to utlize the 3 R's. Reading, Relating, and wRiting. In terms of writing, will typing my notes be just as effective as writing my notes?
Tracing under the line you're reading with your finger seems like a lot of trouble and unnecessary.
The best way to learn how to read fast, is to read A LOT. All else is gimmickry.
As to retaining information, I suspect but have no data that handwriting helps retention better than typing. I think it would matter how much of each you do. For old farts like me, handwriting is our first language and typing a second one. Someone 20 years old probably doesn't even know how to write longhand but has been typing since age 4. For that person, retention might well be better by typing.
I have slowed way down the assumption of speed reading is comprehension is not affected by speed of intake
This same theory is used in multitasking that is if you just grasp quickly the most fundamental elements of each idea presented it does not merit your complete attention
I think it’s a great idea but let’s ask this guy with his car wrapped around a semi with a cell phone in his hand
I don't use my hands to trace lines while reading, though I heard that it can be helpful.
As to whether you should type or write your notes, I would say it depends on which platform you prefer. Are you tech oriented or would you rather have a notebook nearby in order to scribble notes? The reason I ask is that it might take a lot longer to type things out if you're not well versed in letter placement on a keyboard.
On a side note, I don't know whether handwriting makes for better retention, but it usually makes for a more personal experience, especially in the day and age where typing is common.
Pretty vague answer, but I hope it helps out somehow.
I don't use my hands to trace lines while reading, though I heard that it can be helpful.
As to whether you should type or write your notes, I would say it depends on which platform you prefer. Are you tech oriented or would you rather have a notebook nearby in order to scribble notes? The reason I ask is that it might take a lot longer to type things out if you're not well versed in letter placement on a keyboard.
On a side note, I don't know whether handwriting makes for better retention, but it usually makes for a more personal experience, especially in the day and age where typing is common.
Pretty vague answer, but I hope it helps out somehow.
According to a recent study (2014) in a forthcoming issue of the journal Psychological Science, using pen and paper, not laptops, to take notes boosts memory and the ability to retain and understand concepts.
Just like reading a book and reading words printed on an electronic device act differently in the brain.
I'm practicing speed reading and heard that it's better to read tracing the lines with your hand. I also I heard that reading with your left hand is best. Any truth to that? Lastly, for comprehension sake, I try to utlize the 3 R's. Reading, Relating, and wRiting. In terms of writing, will typing my notes be just as effective as writing my notes?
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