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How to read books effectively

How to read ncert and refrence book like laxmikanth,spectrum,gc etc in effective manner?how to realate with current
Just read without knowing much abt the topic is worthless

Any suggestion :(
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  • Its the other way around. Reading current affairs without knowing basics is a bit of worthless and for reading basics there is no effective way. Just read and re read, you will eventualy start relating.
  • after reading i felt like this only tht i didnt get any thing
  • 1) Sit comfortably
    2) Open your book
    3) Read at a stretch for 50 min avg concentration time
    4) Underline important facts figures and statements
    5) Summarise whole topic you read in one page or two - synoptic notes
    6) Make use of diagrams flowcharts mneumonics
    7) Discuss with friends it will help you consolidate.
    8) Get your doubts cleared from teacher.
    Enjoy Happy Reading.
  • after reading i felt like this only tht i didnt get any thing
    Dude how's it possible? NCERTs are base..topics are presented in their simplest form..better join a coaching if this is your problem
  • @Chomuphilosopher

    Bro ncert ko chrdke laxmikanth and gc me bhi yhi haal hai
    Ase nhi hai ki samaj nhi atta
    But i felt ki me jo pad rha ho vo shi se padrha ho ya nhi
  • effective manner is when u re-revise the things u read.
    suppose on day 1 u read laxmikant's chapter President, VP and Governor.
    next day, day 2 spare some time to revise what u read, and do chapters on PM CoM CC and CM state CoM
    day 3 revison of day 2
    day 4/5 or sat sun re-revise everything.
    something like this may help u bro, good luck
    and wait for others reply/ ask others.
  • Thanks brother
  • edited May 2015
    Here is my 3+1 stage formula

    Stage-1: First read the chapter fast, really fast. In first reading highlight whatever you think is important. Now you will have some structure in mind.

    Stage-2: Make notes. Read at a steadier pace. In second reading you will feel drastic improvement in your understanding of the chapter. It is like magic. Just remember to give both the reading together.

    Satge-3: Revise it the next day

    Now the most important stage- Revision and Re revision: First complete set of 10-15 chapters (or a complete book at later stage when your effeciency will increase) by following the above formula. Now revise these set of chapters together after 7,15 and 31 days.

    After following all these stages you are done reading. Also remember to solve lots of questions, past years especially after stage 3. In the process you will start relating stuff which you have read with the current affairs. Just give it time. Once core syllabus is done everything will fall in line.
  • Here is my 3+1 stage formula

    Stage-1: First read the chapter fast, really fast. In first reading highlight whatever you think is important. Now you will have some structure in mind.

    Stage-2: Make notes. Read at a steadier pace. In second reading you will feel drastic improvement in your understanding of the chapter. It is like magic. Just remember to give both the reading together.

    Satge-3: Revise it the next day

    Now the most important stage- Revision and Re revision: First complete set of 10-15 chapters (or a complete book at later stage when your effeciency will increase) by following the above formula. Now revise these set of chapters together after 7,15 and 31 days.

    After following all these stages you are done reading. Also remember to solve lots of questions, past years especially after stage 3. In the process you will start relating stuff which you have read with the current affairs. Just give it time. Once core syllabus is done everything will fall in line.

    :)>-
  • Here is my 3+1 stage formula

    Stage-1: First read the chapter fast, really fast. In first reading highlight whatever you think is important. Now you will have some structure in mind.

    Stage-2: Make notes. Read at a steadier pace. In second reading you will feel drastic improvement in your understanding of the chapter. It is like magic. Just remember to give both the reading together.

    Satge-3: Revise it the next day

    Now the most important stage- Revision and Re revision: First complete set of 10-15 chapters (or a complete book at later stage when your effeciency will increase) by following the above formula. Now revise these set of chapters together after 7,15 and 31 days.

    After following all these stages you are done reading. Also remember to solve lots of questions, past years especially after stage 3. In the process you will start relating stuff which you have read with the current affairs. Just give it time. Once core syllabus is done everything will fall in line.
    @doolindalton

    any help on writing skills??
    8-}
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