5. Review

What is reviewing?

Reviewing is the last step in the reading process. The main goal of the reviewing step is to help you remember what you read.

Why do I need to review?

The practice using and repeating the information in the reciting stage is not enough to keep most of the information in your memory. More practice is needed.

How do I review?

Reviewing can be done in several different ways. Some of these include rereading the original material. It also involves reviewing underlined or highlighted notes. It also involves reviewing written summaries and concept maps. You should review material twenty-four hours after reading it. You will also need to review the material periodically.