SQ4Rs An AcronymA Study/Reading Strategy

Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review, Research

S=SurveyGlance over headings, subheadings,

underlined, italicized bold printed words or phrases, and/skim the first sentences of paragraphs.

Observe charts, graphs, maps, and captions under pictures, summaries, and skimming any questions at the end.

Q=QuestionTurn the title, headings, and/or subheadings,

illustrations, and graphic aids into questions.

R1=ReadRead selectively to answer the questions.Read to search for answer to questions.

R2=ReciteRecite answers to questions aloud or in

writing. Recite key terms and concepts.Take notes from the text but write the

information in your own words.

R3=ReviewWhen you’re done reading, skim back over

the chapter, or read your notes. Then check your memory by reciting and quizzing yourself again.

Make frequent review a key part of your study habits.

R4=ResearchUse other sources (textbooks, articles, Media

Center, the internet) to find responses to questions that the main text could not answer.

Increase your knowledge by searching the topic at a higher level.