Before reading
Look at the title and headings and predict what the text may explain.
During reading
Pause after a section and state its main idea in your own words.
After reading
Ask what the author was trying to explain, what evidence was used, and what remains unclear.
Check your understanding
Return to the text only after attempting to answer from memory.
Practical takeaway
Choose one idea from this article and apply it during your next learning session. Small, repeatable improvements are easier to maintain than complicated routines.