• What am I trying to gain from the material—background information on a topic I know little about or specific details and facts to support an argument? • How long will the information be relevant—for the moment, to clear a temporary hurdle, or for the foreseeable future of my profession? • How difficult is the material to read and comprehend? Based on your answers, adjust speed accordingly. This is the reason we spent so much time on the first two chapters on purpose and preview, because they uncover these insights. Following the steps outlined in Chapters 1 and 2 will reveal the
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