Reading rate
a review of research and theory
by Ronald P. Carver · first published 1990
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Take a look at "Reading Rate: A Review of Research and Theory", by Ronald P. Carver. His conclusion is that, basically, speed reading doesn't work beyond being able to skim read for the general points of a book or article.
on “How To Train Yourself To Speed Read” ↗There's another Ronald Carver book called "Reading rate : a review of research and theory", which comes to the conclusion that speed reading doesn't work. People can skim at faster rates than they can when reading with full comprehension, but then their comprehension…
on “Is speed reading really possible? ” ↗According to "Reading rate: a review of research and theory" by Ronald P. Carver, speed reading (not to be confused with mere skimming) doesn't work. See: http://www.amazon.com/Reading-Rate-Review-Research-Theory/dp...
on “Scientific Speed Reading: How to Read 300% Faster in 20 Minutes” ↗Take a look at "Reading Rate: A Review of Research and Theory" by Ronald P. Carver http://www.amazon.com/Reading-Rate-Review-Research-Theory/dp... The conclusion is, basically, that speed reading courses don't work. You can teach…
on “Ask HN: Speedreading - myth vs reality? your thoughts.” ↗