: Pay close attention to charts and photos. They are often included to clarify the most important points in the text. Making It Stick
For those looking to optimize their time, resources like the UNC Learning Center and Cornell College offer excellent handouts on note-taking and active reading strategies. TEXTBOOKS
: They "lay the bones" of a subject, providing the necessary architecture before you dive into primary sources or real-world practice. : Pay close attention to charts and photos
: Start with a Preview by scanning titles and diagrams; then Read Actively in small chunks (about 10 pages); finally, Review by summarizing what you learned in your own words. TEXTBOOKS