1. Read as much text as one can in 10 minutes.
2. Rest for 10 minutes, and during that time, reflect upon the general theme of the reading. Plenty should be confusing, so jot down questions that summarize where points of confusion may exist.
3. Read for another 10 minutes with a notepad in hand to jot down notes. If possible, answer any of the aforementioned questions regarding points of confusion.
4. Spend 10 minutes re-writing and expanding notes into short self-explanatory summaries of what has been read.
5. Read for 20 minutes straight in a deep and focused manner without the assistance of notes. Try as frequently as possible to predict what’s going to be read prior to reaching it. This is a good way to affirm that the prior reading is effective.
6. If points of confusion still exist, create simple question-and-answer flashcards. This is especially useful when memorizing information that is random as opposed to procedural ( Ex. Gross Anatomy ).
7. During the following day, make audio recordings of any relevant text to be listened to during the morning hours if possible.
Although many different learning styles exist, psychological studies have shown that rewriting one’s notes activates learning much more efficiently than passive observation ( Ex. Imagine learning to drive a car by reading about it as opposed to hands-on learning engagement ).
RENAISSANCE PHYSICS 