Week 3 discussion 1

 It’s common to want to rush through reading for many reasons. However, reading for your courses is meant to be more involved.

Prepare:

Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, review the following:

• The importance of deep reading
• Reading fast and slow: The speed at which our eyes travel across the printed page has serious (and surprising) implications for the way we make sense of words
• Rule One: Be Patient section (pages 53 to 61) in The Rules chapter of the Slow reading in a hurried age

Reflect:

Think about the resources above and how you might (or might not) apply the information when you read for your courses.

Write:

In at least 200 words,

• Describe your thoughts on slow and deep reading. Provide a brief summary of the information and explain your understanding of slow and deep reading.
• Explain what makes sense about these concepts and what is confusing.
• Discuss which parts are practical for you and which parts you aren’t likely to use. Be sure to explain why.
• Assess how well you feel you can read slowly and deeply and how these types of reading might impact your coursework.