{"id":408,"date":"2019-07-24T14:22:49","date_gmt":"2019-07-24T14:22:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.ryerson.ca\/scholarlywriting\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=408"},"modified":"2019-10-02T22:09:23","modified_gmt":"2019-10-02T22:09:23","slug":"pre-reading-strategies-2","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/scholarlywriting\/chapter\/pre-reading-strategies-2\/","title":{"raw":"Pre-reading Strategies","rendered":"Pre-reading Strategies"},"content":{"raw":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">You should <strong>start with pre-reading<\/strong> before you do an in-depth read of the text. Pre-reading will give you an <strong>overall picture of what to expect<\/strong> and what the author wants you to know at the end of the reading. Before you begin, develop a clear purpose for your reading. Consider the purpose within the overall context of the course and concepts discussed in class. Keep in mind, how does this reading relate to any writing you may need to do for an assignment?<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img src=\"http:\/\/pressbooks.library.ryerson.ca\/scholarlywriting\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2019\/07\/Fig-2.3-1024x813.jpg\" alt=\"Diagram listing the pre-reading strategies.\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-822\" width=\"870\" height=\"709\" \/>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Figure 2.3:<\/b> Pre-reading strategies<\/span><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Consider these steps in pre-reading:<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\r\n \t<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s3\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Start by <b>considering the title<\/b>. A good title will inform you about the text\u2019s content and what\u2019s coming up.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s3\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Look at the <b>authors\u2019 names<\/b>. Have you heard of the authors? Do you know anything about them? In year one, you probably won\u2019t be familiar with many authors in the nursing field, but over time, you will get a sense of common and credible authors. If you don\u2019t know the author, check out whether they are from a reputable institution. You can always Google them to look for more details. <\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s3\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">If available, <b>read the [pb_glossary id=\"499\"]abstract[\/pb_glossary]<\/b>. The abstract provides a brief summary of the text and is often found at the start of a journal article. <\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s3\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Skim through the article, <b>looking for headings<\/b> or \u201cpull-outs\u201d (content that is pulled off to one side or highlighted in a box). Headings often give clues about the text\u2019s content and can show you how the subject has been divided into sections.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s3\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\"><b>Look for images<\/b>: photographs, charts, graphs, maps, or other illustrations. Images, and their captions, often provide valuable information about the topic.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s3\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Most academic texts and essays follow a fairly similar structure, including beginning every paragraph with a strong, <b>focused topic sentence<\/b>, which is the main point. You can often get a quick understanding of a text by simply reading the first sentence in every paragraph. Some authors may use the second sentence as their topic sentence; if you notice this pattern, focus on reading the second sentence in each paragraph.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s3\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Some people suggest reviewing the <b>reference list<\/b> so that you can get an understanding of the authors\u2019 sources and identify any sources that could be more relevant.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">After working through the above suggestions, see if you can figure out the<b> main purpose of a text simply by pre-reading<\/b>. If the pre-reading has worked well, giving you clues to the text\u2019s content, your actual in-depth reading will be easier and more effective. You will also begin reading with your curiosity already aroused, which is a great way to start!<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Activities: Check Your Understanding<\/span><\/h2>\r\n[h5p id=\"6\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[h5p id=\"7\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<hr aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"attribution-notice\">Attribution statement<\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">This page was remixed with our own original content and adapted from:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/openoregon.pressbooks.pub\/wrd\/\">The Word on College Reading and Writing<\/a>\u00a0by\u00a0Carol Burnell, Jaime Wood, Monique Babin, Susan Pesznecker, and Nicole Rosevear, licensed under a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc\/4.0\/\"><span class=\"s1\">Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License<\/span><\/a>, except where otherwise noted.<\/span><span class=\"s1\"> Download for free at: <a href=\"https:\/\/openoregon.pressbooks.pub\/wrd\/\">https:\/\/openoregon.pressbooks.pub\/wrd\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>","rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">You should <strong>start with pre-reading<\/strong> before you do an in-depth read of the text. Pre-reading will give you an <strong>overall picture of what to expect<\/strong> and what the author wants you to know at the end of the reading. Before you begin, develop a clear purpose for your reading. Consider the purpose within the overall context of the course and concepts discussed in class. Keep in mind, how does this reading relate to any writing you may need to do for an assignment?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/pressbooks.library.ryerson.ca\/scholarlywriting\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2019\/07\/Fig-2.3-1024x813.jpg\" alt=\"Diagram listing the pre-reading strategies.\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-822\" width=\"870\" height=\"709\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Figure 2.3:<\/b> Pre-reading strategies<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Consider these steps in pre-reading:<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s3\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Start by <b>considering the title<\/b>. A good title will inform you about the text\u2019s content and what\u2019s coming up.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s3\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Look at the <b>authors\u2019 names<\/b>. Have you heard of the authors? Do you know anything about them? In year one, you probably won\u2019t be familiar with many authors in the nursing field, but over time, you will get a sense of common and credible authors. If you don\u2019t know the author, check out whether they are from a reputable institution. You can always Google them to look for more details. <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s3\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">If available, <b>read the <button class=\"glossary-term\" aria-describedby=\"408-499\">abstract<\/button><\/b>. The abstract provides a brief summary of the text and is often found at the start of a journal article. <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s3\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Skim through the article, <b>looking for headings<\/b> or \u201cpull-outs\u201d (content that is pulled off to one side or highlighted in a box). Headings often give clues about the text\u2019s content and can show you how the subject has been divided into sections.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s3\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\"><b>Look for images<\/b>: photographs, charts, graphs, maps, or other illustrations. Images, and their captions, often provide valuable information about the topic.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s3\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Most academic texts and essays follow a fairly similar structure, including beginning every paragraph with a strong, <b>focused topic sentence<\/b>, which is the main point. You can often get a quick understanding of a text by simply reading the first sentence in every paragraph. Some authors may use the second sentence as their topic sentence; if you notice this pattern, focus on reading the second sentence in each paragraph.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s3\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Some people suggest reviewing the <b>reference list<\/b> so that you can get an understanding of the authors\u2019 sources and identify any sources that could be more relevant.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">After working through the above suggestions, see if you can figure out the<b> main purpose of a text simply by pre-reading<\/b>. If the pre-reading has worked well, giving you clues to the text\u2019s content, your actual in-depth reading will be easier and more effective. You will also begin reading with your curiosity already aroused, which is a great way to start!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\">Activities: Check Your Understanding<\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"h5p-6\">\n<div class=\"h5p-iframe-wrapper\"><iframe id=\"h5p-iframe-6\" class=\"h5p-iframe\" data-content-id=\"6\" style=\"height:1px\" src=\"about:blank\" frameBorder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"Reading and Comprehension - Pre reading Strategies\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"h5p-7\">\n<div class=\"h5p-iframe-wrapper\"><iframe id=\"h5p-iframe-7\" class=\"h5p-iframe\" data-content-id=\"7\" style=\"height:1px\" src=\"about:blank\" frameBorder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"Reading and Comprehension- Pre reading Strategies\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"attribution-notice\">Attribution statement<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">This page was remixed with our own original content and adapted from:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/openoregon.pressbooks.pub\/wrd\/\">The Word on College Reading and Writing<\/a>\u00a0by\u00a0Carol Burnell, Jaime Wood, Monique Babin, Susan Pesznecker, and Nicole Rosevear, licensed under a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc\/4.0\/\"><span class=\"s1\">Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License<\/span><\/a>, except where otherwise noted.<\/span><span class=\"s1\"> Download for free at: <a href=\"https:\/\/openoregon.pressbooks.pub\/wrd\/\">https:\/\/openoregon.pressbooks.pub\/wrd\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"glossary\"><div class=\"glossary__tooltip\" id=\"408-499\" hidden><p>A brief summary of a text.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"author":36,"menu_order":8,"template":"","meta":{"pb_show_title":"on","pb_short_title":"","pb_subtitle":"","pb_authors":[],"pb_section_license":""},"chapter-type":[],"contributor":[],"license":[],"class_list":["post-408","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry"],"part":94,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/scholarlywriting\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/408","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/scholarlywriting\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/scholarlywriting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/chapter"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/scholarlywriting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/36"}],"version-history":[{"count":20,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/scholarlywriting\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/408\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1673,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/scholarlywriting\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/408\/revisions\/1673"}],"part":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/scholarlywriting\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/parts\/94"}],"metadata":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/scholarlywriting\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/408\/metadata\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/scholarlywriting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=408"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"chapter-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/scholarlywriting\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapter-type?post=408"},{"taxonomy":"contributor","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/scholarlywriting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/contributor?post=408"},{"taxonomy":"license","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/scholarlywriting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/license?post=408"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}