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.