What is reading ??

Reading is usually described as
“Getting from a book what the author intended”
“Assimilating from the written word”

There are actually 7 components in reading ...

1. Recognition of alphabetic symbols
2. Assimilation -Physical process by which light is reflected from the word, received by the eye and transmitted to the brain via the optic nerve.
3. Comprehension (Intra-Integration)Linking together of all parts of the information being read with all other appropriate information (words, figures, concepts facts, pictures).
4. Knowledge (Extra- Integration)Process by which the reader brings the whole body of previous knowledge to the new information being read, then making appropriate connections. (analysis, criticism, appreciation, selection and rejection of information).
5. Retention - Basic storage of information.
6. Recall - Ability to retrieve stored information!
7. Communication - The use to which the acquired information is immediately or eventually put.  (written and verbal communication as well as expression) 

Importantly – Reading is aboutThinking

These seven levels of understanding must be developed if you are to become an effective reader.

This can be done by attending our one day "Speed and Range Reading / Managing Information Overload" Programs or organising a session inside your organisation

Go to buzan.com.au
or call 1800 060 982 for more details.

These tips and more can be found in "The Speed Reading Book" by Tony Buzan