New Student Orientation Resource Book

Before you read - PREVIEW!

I. Preview the COVER'S front and back: be sure you know the author, title and date published.

II. Preview the TABLE OF CONTENTS:

A. What is the general organization of the book? Is it divided into chapters, divisions, subdivisions? 

B. What do the headings reveal about the subject matter from the book? Are they useful? Are you familiar with any of the material?

C. What seems to be the basis for organization - chronological order? General to particular? Could the chapters be read in a different order, or out of order, without ill effect?

I. Review the PREFACE:

A. To whom is the book directed?

B. What are the author's purposes and objectives? How does he propose to accomplish them?

C. Has the author indicated the scope and limitations of the book?

D. Has the author indicated he point of view toward the subject?

I. Preview each CHAPTER before reading:

A. Read the introduction to find out main concepts, manner of presentation, definition of terms.

B. Go through the chapter, reading all headings and subheadings; look at the topic sentences of each paragraph.

C. Pay attention to all pictures, charts, and other aids.

D. Read the summary, if there is one.

E. If questions are provided at the end of the chapter, read them first.

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