{"id":6062,"date":"2018-03-12T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-03-13T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/?p=6062"},"modified":"2019-02-17T13:01:31","modified_gmt":"2019-02-17T21:01:31","slug":"sq3r-method-write-better-essays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/sq3r-method-write-better-essays\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is the SQ3R Method, and How Can It Help You Write Better Essays?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re thinking the SQ3R Method is a new iPhone QR code scanner app that allows you to scan your essay for grammar errors, you\u2019d be wrong. (Though that <i>would<\/i> be pretty awesome, wouldn\u2019t it?)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/iphone-410311_1280.jpg\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6147\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/iphone-410311_1280.jpg\" alt=\"sq3r method\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/iphone-410311_1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/iphone-410311_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/iphone-410311_1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/iphone-410311_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6147 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20600%20400%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"sq3r method\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20600%20400%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/iphone-410311_1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/iphone-410311_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/iphone-410311_1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/iphone-410311_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/iphone-410311_1280.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The SQ3R Method is actually a reading method that will help you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Interact with a text<\/li>\n<li>Retain more of what you read<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thoughtco.com\/how-to-study-for-a-test-or-final-1857446\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Study more effectively<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Become a better writer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These are all wonderful, but they\u2019re not as flashy as a new iPhone app, are they?<\/p>\n<p>But because not <i>everything <\/i>can be an app, and because you have to do <i>some <\/i>things on your own, let\u2019s get to work learning about the SQ3R Method.<\/p>\n<h2>What Is the SQ3R Method?<\/h2>\n<p>The SQ3R Method is a reading technique that will help you become a better reader and thus a better writer.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tm-tweet-clear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-click-to-tweet\">\n<div class=\"tm-ctt-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=The+SQ3R+Method+reading+technique+helps+you+become+a+better+reader+and+thus+a+better+writer.&#038;via=kibin&#038;related=kibin&#038;url=https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/sq3r-method-write-better-essays\/\" target=\"_blank\">The SQ3R Method reading technique helps you become a better reader and thus a better writer.<\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=The+SQ3R+Method+reading+technique+helps+you+become+a+better+reader+and+thus+a+better+writer.&#038;via=kibin&#038;related=kibin&#038;url=https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/sq3r-method-write-better-essays\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"tm-ctt-btn\">Click To Tweet<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"tm-ctt-tip\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>SQ3R stands for survey, question, read, recite, review. I know that sounds like a lot of work just to read something, but if you follow these steps, you\u2019ll soon realize you remember more of what you read.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a little more about each step.<\/p>\n<h3>Survey<\/h3>\n<p>Before you begin reading, take a few moments to survey the text. Look at headings, subheadings, and any vocabulary in bold print. Preview opening and closing paragraphs. If you\u2019re reading a textbook, look at the study questions or chapter <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/how-to-write-a-summary-that-sums-it-all-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">summary<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In other words, skim the text, but do so with the purpose of getting a sense of the focus and general ideas presented in the reading.<\/p>\n<h3>Question<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/questions-2212771_1280.jpg\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6149\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/questions-2212771_1280-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"sq3r method\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/questions-2212771_1280-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/questions-2212771_1280-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/questions-2212771_1280-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/questions-2212771_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6149 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20600%20399%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"sq3r method\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20600%20399%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/questions-2212771_1280-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/questions-2212771_1280-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/questions-2212771_1280-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/questions-2212771_1280.jpg 1280w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/questions-2212771_1280-1024x681.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The questions you ask in this step will depend on your purpose for reading. If you\u2019re reading strictly for comprehension, you might turn headings into questions. Or you might ask questions about the arguments you\u2019re reading.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re reading to study for a test or to answer questions about the topic or chapter, look at study questions before you read. Look at the study guide your professor may have given you or at the questions at the end of the chapter.<\/p>\n<p>If you know what you\u2019re looking for, you can spot the information as you read.<\/p>\n<h3>Read<\/h3>\n<p>This one is pretty self-explanatory, but remember, you\u2019re not just reading the words to read them. You\u2019re reading with a purpose in mind. You\u2019re actively seeking information.<\/p>\n<p>You might look for answers to chapter questions, for answers to your own questions, or for information suitable to use in your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/how-to-write-a-research-paper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">research paper<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/how-to-analyze-an-article\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">analyzing an article<\/a>, you might look for even more information, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/ultimate-guide-perfect-word-choice-essay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how the author uses language<\/a> or how the author structures and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/3-types-of-essay-support-that-prove-you-know-your-stuff\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">supports arguments<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>As you read, don\u2019t forget to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/10-note-taking-strategies-to-write-a-better-essay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">take notes<\/a> on key content to help you not only understand the text more effectively but also help find information when studying or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/stress-free-mla-essay-format-8th-edition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">citing information in a paper<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"blog-cta-simple\">\n\t\t<div class=\"blog-cta-simple-cont\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-cta-simple-header\">Stuck on Your Essay?<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-cta-simple-desc\">Check out thousands of example essays.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-cta-simple-input\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-cta-simple-cont-btn\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"btn btn-warning\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-examples\/blog-landing-essay\" target=\"_blank\">Yes! Show me examples.<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<h3>Recite<\/h3>\n<p>Ever ask a friend to help you with a problem, but as you talk through your issue you realize you\u2019ve worked through it on your own? That\u2019s because talking out loud and talking through a problem can help you understand it in new ways.<\/p>\n<p>The same is true for reading. Talking about what you read can help you understand the information more completely.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a chance to do some thinking (and talking) out loud about your reading. Remember those questions you asked at the beginning of SQ3R? Run through them again to see if you can answer them.<\/p>\n<p>Try summarizing out loud or listing key vocabulary words and their definitions. Talking about what you\u2019ve read will allow you to explore the topic and perhaps even answer any lingering questions.<\/p>\n<h3>Review<\/h3>\n<p>Review your notes, questions, and answers, and maybe even skim through the text again. Complete the review process a day or two after your initial reading. This will help you keep the information fresh in your mind and help you retain more of what you\u2019ve read.<\/p>\n<p>This means no more reading five chapters the night before the test or reading all of the assigned articles just before you start writing your paper!<\/p>\n<p>Need a review? Here&#8217;s a graphic for reference:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/SQ3R-Method.jpg\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/SQ3R-Method.jpg\" alt=\"sq3r method\" width=\"600\" height=\"447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/SQ3R-Method.jpg 793w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/SQ3R-Method-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/SQ3R-Method-768x572.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6400 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20600%20447%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"sq3r method\" width=\"600\" height=\"447\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20600%20447%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/SQ3R-Method.jpg 793w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/SQ3R-Method-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/SQ3R-Method-768x572.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/SQ3R-Method.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>How Can a Reading Method Help Me Write a Better Essay?<\/h2>\n<p>At this point, you might be saying, \u201cLearning to read and remember information is all well and good, but what does this have to do with writing a better paper?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The answer: a lot.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m sure you\u2019ve heard that in order to be a good writer you need to read (and be a <i>good <\/i>reader). So how does reading help you become a better writer?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/smiley-681575_640.jpg\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6140\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/smiley-681575_640.jpg\" alt=\"sq3r method\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/smiley-681575_640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/smiley-681575_640-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/smiley-681575_640-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6140 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20600%20600%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"sq3r method\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20600%20600%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/smiley-681575_640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/smiley-681575_640-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/smiley-681575_640-300x300.jpg 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/smiley-681575_640.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you read a lot, you see how&#8230;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Writers use language<\/li>\n<li>Arguments are supported<\/li>\n<li>Writers&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/good-transition-words-can-improve-writing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">connect and move between ideas<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Those ideas work together in the larger scope of the topic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Seeing these strategies in practice helps you learn to use them in your own writing.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tm-tweet-clear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-click-to-tweet\">\n<div class=\"tm-ctt-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=Learning+to+read+more+effectively+also+means+that+you%E2%80%99re+better+prepared+when+you+begin+writing.&#038;via=kibin&#038;related=kibin&#038;url=https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/sq3r-method-write-better-essays\/\" target=\"_blank\">Learning to read more effectively also means that you\u2019re better prepared when you begin writing.<\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=Learning+to+read+more+effectively+also+means+that+you%E2%80%99re+better+prepared+when+you+begin+writing.&#038;via=kibin&#038;related=kibin&#038;url=https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/sq3r-method-write-better-essays\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"tm-ctt-btn\">Click To Tweet<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"tm-ctt-tip\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Learning to read more effectively also means that you\u2019re better prepared when you begin writing.&nbsp;Take, for example, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/argumentative-essay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">argument essay<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Using the SQ3R Method for an argumentative essay<\/h3>\n<p>In order to write an argumentative essay, you\u2019ll likely need to support your argument with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/apply-craap-test-essay-sources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">credible sources<\/a>.&nbsp;If you use the SQ3R Method as you read your sources, you\u2019ll preview content, ask questions, and talk through the information as you read.<\/p>\n<p>Because you know you\u2019re writing an argumentative essay, you can look for main arguments, key phrases, and information you\u2019ll <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/how-to-avoid-plagiarism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">paraphrase or quote<\/a> in your paper.<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re ready to complete your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/7-essay-outline-templates-get-essay-going\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">outline<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/essay-writing-blog\/graphic-organizers-for-writing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">graphic organizer<\/a>, you\u2019ll already have an idea of information you can use to support your own arguments.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s a heck of a lot easier than trying to write an outline and search through a stack of sources looking for something\u2014anything\u2014that might work to support your arguments, isn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n<h3>Using the SQ3R Method for a literary analysis<\/h3>\n<p>The SQ3R Method even works if you\u2019re writing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/8-components-smart-literary-analysis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">literary analysis<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Because you don\u2019t read research articles the same way you read literature, you should probably skip the survey suggestion of reading the introduction and conclusion first.<\/p>\n<p>After all, you don\u2019t want to spoil the ending of an awesome story or novel.<\/p>\n<p>You can, however, practice the other steps in SQ3R when reading literature.&nbsp;Let\u2019s say you know you have to write an essay about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/literary-terms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">symbolism<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/tell-tale-heart-essay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Tell-Tale Heart<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you look for examples of symbolism as you read, you can practice the SQ3R Method by asking questions and taking notes throughout the story.<\/p>\n<p>Again, you don\u2019t read literature the same way that you read a science report, so you may not want to stop to take notes during a suspenseful story. You might need to take notes during the second read instead.<\/p>\n<h2>Practice Makes Perfect<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/playing-1282951_640.jpg\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6152\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/playing-1282951_640.jpg\" alt=\"sq3r method\" width=\"399\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/playing-1282951_640.jpg 426w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/playing-1282951_640-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6152 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20399%20600%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"sq3r method\" width=\"399\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20399%20600%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 399w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/playing-1282951_640.jpg 426w, https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/playing-1282951_640-200x300.jpg 200w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/playing-1282951_640.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re an athlete, a musician, an artist, a welder, or a writer, you need to practice in order to be good at it. In order to be a good writer, you need to be an active reader.<\/p>\n<p>With that in mind, here\u2019s a chance to practice what you\u2019ve just learned.<\/p>\n<p>Use the SQ3R Method as you read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/how-to-make-connections-between-a-text-and-your-world\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Make Connections Between a Text and Your World<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/why-avoiding-bias-in-writing-is-so-important-and-how-to-do-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why Avoiding Bias in Writing Is So Important and How to Do It<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Look at the headings, formulate a few questions, and jot down notes as you read. Notice how practicing this reading strategy improves reading comprehension.<\/p>\n<p>Want a longer piece of writing to practice with? Try one of these essays about reading strategies:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-examples\/effects-of-reading-strategies-for-students-who-struggle-with-reading-comprehension-hQlPrQrJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Effects of Reading Strategies for Students Who Struggle with Reading Comprehension<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-examples\/an-examination-of-strategies-that-can-be-used-by-students-on-reading-activities-b6l7cCYq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">An Examination of Strategies That Can Be Used by Students on Reading Activities<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget: Kibin editors have lots of practice helping writers, so if you need some useful feedback on any of your essays, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-editing-proofreading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">let an editor review your writing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Happy reading and writing!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re thinking the SQ3R Method is a new iPhone QR code scanner app that allows you to scan your essay for grammar errors, you\u2019d be wrong. 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