<p>The reading assignments in various classes are beginning to pile up, and it seems that reading smartly (i.e. for key information) is wiser than reading every word of a half-inch thick article. Do you guys agree, or do you actually read every assignment in its entirety? It's not that it's impossible, but a lot of the information is extraneous or reinforces already stated topics. I figure that the overall meaning gained from the subject material is the important thing, so, are the little details important?</p>
<p>I read everything in its entirety, highlighting or making note of the things that seem key. </p>
<p>I have about 500 pages of reading a week. Its intense.</p>
<p>yup; i have like over 500 pgs a week. pretty crazy.
so far i've been reading more or less each word (skimming obviously when me energy flags or i get particularly bored), but i really do need to learn how to read more smartly</p>
<p>What classes are you taking? So I can avoid them.</p>
<p>Haha. Good question, aim78. Maybe you should find something that you love so that you enjoy the reading. So far i've read everything in its entirety, but if I feel at some point in the future I am given an article that is unecessary and long and boring and I have far more important stuff to do, be it other class work or otherwise, I'll "read smartly."</p>
<p>It's a good idea to read assigned pages in their entirety, even if it repeats stated topics, as it's a good way to get the ideas assimilated into your head. I think this practice has helped me for all the midterms i have ever taken, as it had taken me far less time to study and remember the material compared to my classmates who didn't read everything. </p>
<p>however, it's all down to personal preferences...</p>
<p>I haven't opened a book/reader yet.</p>