Ever wonder how and why your eyes return to the precise spot on the page after an interval of distraction? Essentially, what you experience is saccadic re-fixation. But it’s a complex set of processes, one of the most elegant instances of unconscious coordination between vision, memory, and spatial cognition. When you reopen a book or …
12 tips for better academic reading
By Dr Rod Benson These 12 tips are designed for academic readers, especially theological students, but any reader can use them to improve reading comprehension and efficiency. Choose a regular time to read. Ideally, this should become a daily habit – half an hour, an hour, or whatever you can manage. You’re looking for a …
How to grow as a reader
Every year, since 1991, I have set a non-required reading goal. I track the number of books read (an inconsequential measure), and the number of pages read for books that I finish (for me, at least, this is what’s important). Some books may appear interesting or important but after having commenced reading it is clear …
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