I always assumed it was true, but looking at that has me doubting that notion. I suggest downloading some speed reading training software, seeing how that goes and then enrolling in the course if you feel like it will actually help you improve speed & comprehension.
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Jan-17-2007 04:50
rabbitjoker
aural sadist
Registered: Aug 2002
Location: Toronto, ON, CANADA
There are many documented and accepted exercises that both improve retention and reading speed.
Finding one that works for you and that you will be committed to learning/following is a totally different question.
I personally focus on retention over speed (with the caveat being knowing/understanding what parts are important to retain in the first place).
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Jan-17-2007 04:53
Yohan
Champion of Deep&Nu-disco
Registered: Jan 2004
Location: Kitchener, Ont, Soviet Canuckistan
quote:
Originally posted by rabbitjoker
I personally focus on retention over speed (with the caveat being knowing/understanding what parts are important to retain in the first place).
This is true.
I read real fast, but often I have to reread something b/c either my mind drifted off somewhere, or I skimmed over a paragraph in my rush.
Originally posted by chinamon
not true. i say "ugh"
but i am a tranny.
quote:
Originally posted by kotsy
lol colour me retarded
Jan-17-2007 05:15
MissM
Senior tranceaddict
Registered: Jul 2005
Location: Toronto
Working in publishing, I know quite a few people around the office who have taken a speed reading course. They say it helps, but usually when they're asked what the book was about, it's a summary of the back cover copy. Hmmmmm...interesting...
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Jan-17-2007 16:09
Cuzo
Ninjaboot
Registered: Feb 2002
Location: I'm on your couch, eating your food
quote:
Originally posted by rabbitjoker
caveat
Word I never use, my word of the day.
Tank Arj.
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Jan-17-2007 19:09
adi26
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Apr 2003
Location: Miami, FL
Hmm..I am sure it helps a bit but I'd still say its a scam. Even I am trying to increase my reading speed
I googled speed reading and learnt about the fixation technique for increasing reading speed. Its really working well for me...but you have to put in a conscious effort for a week atleast. And it works only for general books...ones which have a lot of theory and arent very mathematical...
Just using the eye fixation method...I think I have increased my speed by atleast 3 times and it improved my concentration too...pretty rocking imo. See if it works for you!
Speed Reading: marketing scam?
