Focus on - The 4 R’s of Reading -
1. Read
2. Retell
3. React
4. Reflect
This process helps in acing the GMAT reading comprehension section. You can use this strategy elsewhere too.
You will be able to
1.Process information faster
2. Assimilate new knowledge effectively
3. Apply the knowledge intuitively
4. Reflect:
Think critically about the material. Beware of argumentative lines being taken in as factual information. One must learn to be able to distinguish between a claim and and fact, no matter the writing style. Ask questions -
Does the claim have supporting evidences?
Does the information given support the conclusion?…
In a nutshell, you need to
1. Evaluate strength and weakness of claims
2. Assess the validity, accuracy and overall worth of the claims and arguments
It involves more than a summary or a personal like/dislike; instead, it is a thoughtful analysis of content, structure, and language, considering the author's purpose, intended audience, and cultural context.
It is imperative that this 4 R strategy be practised for a number of passages for the candidate to be accustomed to using it naturally without needing to take notes. The process of developing this skill may be tedious due to systematic repetitive note-making. But that is how one learns to visualize the ideas conveyed in a passage freely.
