Speed Reading: Online

OnlineNew

Why this course might make a difference: Are you completely overwhelmed by the reading that you have to do? Would you like to be able to read more quickly and scan long documents for the important points?

Using a set of exercises this online workshop will enable you to:

• identify your personal needs for speed reading
• practice different speed reading techniques
• improve your reading speed

Topics covered:

• Identify your current reading speed
• Maintain your reading comprehension
• Skim and scan to improve your speed
• Take in more content
• Reduce jerkiness, back-skipping and pausing
• Continue to improve your skills

PhD and postdoctoral researchers

Please see the Course Description and Topics Covered for the course aims.

Online session

• A Raven password is needed to access this online course
• If you don't already have one, visit http://www.cam.ac.uk/cs/docs/faq/n5.html

Online session – estimated time to complete: 2-3 hours

• Career Progression
• Personal Effectiveness
• PhD Progression
• Strategic Career Management