Essay Reading Skills

Learn essay reading skills from Mu Li using the Three Pass Method.

Three Pass Method

Pass 1: The Quick Overview 🚀

1. Title: Get the main topic.
2. Abstract: Understand the summary.
3. Conclusion: Grasp the key findings.
4. Experiments and Methods: Look at graphs and key methods.
5. Decision: Decide whether the essay is suitable for you.

Pass 2: The Detailed Read 📖

1. Full Read: Go through the entire essay.
2. Graphs and Tables: Focus on understanding all important visual data.
3. References: If something isn’t clear, consult the references.
   • Reference [1]
   • Reference [2]
   • Reference [3]

Pass 3: The Deep Dive 🔍

1. Comprehend Every Word: Ensure you understand every part of the essay.
2. Personal Insight: Reflect on the essay and relate it to your own knowledge.
3. Consider New Forms: Think about how you can use this understanding to create new essays or improve existing ones.

Time Management ⏱️

Aim to complete this process within 1 hour!