o through the original text fairly quickly, but with a purpose. Ask yourself beforehand what information or evidence you are looking for, and read with this in mind.
Decide the text’s main focus and content , and the position of the writer. The main ideas will very often be stated at the beginning of a chapter or section, and again at the end, so initially concentrate your reading here. Section headings are also a mini-summary in themselves.
Now read again more carefully the sections that you have decided are relevant to your own purpose in writing. Don’t waste time reading anything that is not relevant.