Power Reading & Writing

Question 0

What is the 8 step process for Power Reading?

Answer 0

Get the Big Picture. 
         - cover, index, author.
Rapid Scan.
         - chapter and contents.
Already Know?
        - write this down.
Define what you want to know?
        - write this down.
Speed Read.
        - for key ideas.
Key.
        - re-read key ideas.
Make notes.
Review.
        - 1 day, 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months.

Question 1

What is the 10 step system for Power Writing?

Answer 1

A - Assemble the facts.
B - Brainstorm for 15 minutes.
C - Connect related ideas.

M - Make a creative map.
A - A rapid first draft (no editing).
S - Stop, incubate.
E - Edit for style.
R - Redraft.
A - Read Aloud.
F - Final draft.