What is the PQ4R method?
PQ4R is a study technique to help students with difficulty in reading. It can help students with improved understanding and recall of facts. The acronym PQ4R stands for:PREVIEW - scan the material to get an idea of the main points; look at headings to see what you are going to be learning; try to figure out what you're going to be reading.QUESTION - ask yourself questions as you read; turn headings into questions and make sure you can answer them; ask the typical "reporter" questions of Who/What/When/Where/How.READ - read the material carefully; if you asked questions about a section, make sure you find the answer when you read.REFLECT - think about what you have just read. Try to make it meaningful by relating it to something you already know, relating the different sections to each other, trying to understand parts that seem to contradict each other, using the information you read to solve a problem, or thinking about how what you read affects your life.RECITE - practice what you have learned by repeating major points out loud; this helps you to remember the information longer.REVIEW - go back over the material by asking yourself questions and trying to answer without reading the work again.