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Chapter 18: Reading in Technical and Applied Fields

Chapter 18: Reading in Technical and Applied Fields. Academic Reading, Fifth Edition by Kathleen T. McWhorter. Learning Objectives. To learn what to expect in technical courses To develop specialized reading techniques for technical material

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Chapter 18: Reading in Technical and Applied Fields

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  1. Chapter 18: Reading in Technical and Applied Fields Academic Reading, Fifth Edition by Kathleen T. McWhorter

  2. Learning Objectives • To learn what to expect in technical courses • To develop specialized reading techniques for technical material • To learn processes and develop problem-solving strategies • To adapt your study strategies for technical material

  3. Students in technical or applied fields of study face two types of courses: technical courses and related courses in other disciplines.

  4. Reading Technical Material • Read Slowly • Reread When Necessary • Have a Specific Purpose • Pay Attention to Illustrations and Drawings • Use Visualization • Mark and Highlight

  5. Learn to Read Technical Manuals • Preview the manual. • Locate important sections to read first. • Learn the codes, symbols, commands, or terminology used in the manual. • Work with the manual and the equipment simultaneously. • Use the index or make your own. • Simplify the manual if the need arises.

  6. Thought Patterns in Technical Fields • Process • 1. Prepare study sheets that summarize each process. • 2. Test your recall by writing out the steps from memory. • 3. Write difficult or lengthy procedures on index cards for review. • 4. Be certain to understand the logic behind the process.

  7. Thought Patterns in Technical Fields • Problem-Solving Strategies • Step 1: Specify the problem. • Step 2: Analyze the problem. • Be flexible in your analysis. • Brainstorm possibilities. • Talk with others about the problem. • Step 3: Formulate a solution path. • Step 4: Evaluate possible solution paths. • Step 5: Implement the solution.

  8. Study Techniques for Technical Courses • Pronounce and Use Technical Vocabulary • Draw Diagrams and Pictures • Reserve Blocks of Time Each Day for Study • Focus on Concepts and Principles • Make Use of the Glossary and Index

  9. Summary Questions • What are six specified techniques for reading in the technical fields? • What are two thought patterns that predominate in the technical fields? • What are some suggestions for adapting study strategies to technical and applied courses?

  10. Read the article on information systems and complete the exercises following the selection. “Data Transmission” by H. L. Capron

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