Gabi Pontell's Reading Strategy

This week, I used the NSAS: No Salt and Sauce strategy in my NSD 225 class. The first step is Notes. Download the notes off blackboard and read before class. S stands for Scan. Scan the chapter to identify the main concentrations and further familiarize yourself with the material that will be talked about in class. A stands for Attend. Go to the lecture and listen for the key points your professor emphasizes. The last S stands for Study Sheets. After class, make flash cards from the notes and textbook.

The NSAS method was beneficial to me because I have a professor who posts the notes online so I am able to review before I attend the lecture. Using this method furthers my understanding of the terminology and material that will be discussed in class. After class, I made flash cards about the information from class as well as the notes and textbook. I like making flash cards because they make it easier for me to remember terminology and material when I review.


Here is an example of my flashcards:

















I used the Ready, Go, Done method for my Addictions in Cultural Context 408 class. The first step is Ready. I read the introduction, objectives, summary, list of terms, and headings and subheadings in the assigned chapter. This gave me insight about the general ideas covered in the chapter. Next is Go. I then read the chapter and reflected on what I expected to be discussed in the next lecture. As I read, I highlighted and starred important areas. Lastly, is Done. I made a study aid using my notes from the chapter.


Here is my textbook:
















This method was helpful as well because it helped me look for the important ideas in the chapter and make a review that will be useful for studying later. It helps you comprehend the material better and refer to the information later.