Strategy 6 | Using glossaries with technical documents

If you are reading large amounts of difficult technical material, it may be useful to photocopy or compile a glossary. Keep this beside you as you read. It will probably also be useful to note down the key concepts in your own words, and refer to them when necessary.

Usually it is best to make notes as you go. Effective way of doing this include creating Concept Maps or using the Cornell Note Taking System.
Key points:

This section shows six different strategies and techniques that you can use to read more effectively.

These are:
Knowing what you need to know, and reading appropriately
Knowing how deeply to read the document: skimming, scanning or studying
Using active reading techniques to pick out key points and keep your mind focused on the material
Using the table of contents for reading magazines and newspapers, and clipping useful articles
Understanding how to extract information from different article types
Creating your own table of contents for reviewing material
Using indexes, tables of contents, and glossaries to help you assimilate technical information.