These
are:
* Knowing what
you need to know, and reading appropriately
* Knowing how deeply to read the document: skimming, scanning or studying
* Using active reading techniques to pick out key points and keep your mind
focused on the material
* Using the table of contents for reading magazines and newspapers, and
clipping useful articles
* Understanding how to extract information from different article types
* Creating your own table of contents for reviewing material
* Using indexes, tables of contents, and glossaries to help you assimilate
technical information.