This does not mean I have not used SQ4R in my studies. When I first learned to write and study for tests I used this as a great way to organize notes. Over time I refined what I do. I ditched question and just survey & write as I go in an outline type format. Most of the time I don't hand write anything if I can help it I am busy typing up whatever notes I might need. I type because my handwriting is poor and I can type as fast as my brain can think up the words. I might not necessarily spell things right but I get most of my main ideas down on screen quickly.
An example of my process:
Alaska History:
- Roots
- countries interested in finding Alaska
- Explorers
- expeditions
- the fur trade
- notes on Russia
- the fight between Spain, Russia, England and France and who gave up
- important dates
- important people
- important places
- important trade items
- important ship names
Those items come from surveying the chapter and reading quickly. Since I am not currently actively reading while posting this those are only subjects of interest to me. I already have good notes on the details of those items along with maps to show me visually where things might have been.
I am a list maker by nature, thus this method works well for me.
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