R-3 is for reviewing immediately after reading a chapter, periodically, and a final before an exam. HOW TO USE SQ3R Use the survey technique as a beginning for the course. This involves reading preface and introduction, which will give you an idea of the author's purpose and how the text is to be used. If the book has a glossary, look over the terms. This may save time looking up words in the dictionary.
Most books contain reference lists.
These can provide you a resource for additional reading. If there are summaries at the end of chapters, reading them quickly can give you a quick overview and direction of the course. When reading the text for an assignment for class work, use the 5 steps in SQ3R. Survey a chapter in a similar manner used to get an overview of the book. The main points covered in the chapter. Under pictures, charts, graphs, illustrations.