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How to Read so That You Retain Information

Jeffrey Kaplan via YouTube

Overview

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Learn effective techniques for retaining information while reading in this 23-minute lecture. Discover a specific method of marginalia that enhances comprehension and engagement with text content. Explore the concept of muscle memory in reading and its impact on information retention. Gain insights into efficient reading strategies and understand why speed reading may not be as effective as claimed. Follow along as the lecturer shares a personal anecdote about an economics course, illustrating the practical application of these reading techniques. Participate in a pop quiz to reinforce the key concepts presented in this ninth installment of a series designed for college students but applicable to anyone seeking to improve their reading skills.

Syllabus

Introduction
Muscle Memory
How to Read
Efficiency
What is Economics
Bonus Rant
Pop Quiz

Taught by

Jeffrey Kaplan

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