Effective Reading Course

Name: Effective Reading Course
ISBN: 9787553799292

J.B.克尔福特Jiangsu Phoenix Science and Technology Press · ChinaAug 2020

3.7

Word count: 67 words
Chapters: 8
ISBN: 9787553799292

Report an error Find this book

Summary

This book discusses the theme of "reading." Although the author also covers techniques, he thinks more about the relationship between reading and life and culture, giving it a much higher tone than ordinary practical-skills works. The author is a famous American essayist and literary editor, so the book's dimensions of thought and breadth of vision are more far-reaching and expansive, and its language has a strong flavor of literary criticism, making it a reading-related work suited to a literary and artistic route.

Editor's review

The Effective Reading Course is a practical guide to improving reading skills. The author, J. B. Kerfoot, is not a literary scholar in the traditional sense but a practitioner with years of experience in education and training, which gives the book a perspective more focused on teaching methodology and practical application. In terms of structure, the book systematically breaks down the complex cognitive process of reading, covering multiple dimensions from basic speed training to deep critical thinking.

The core value of the book lies in its clear step-by-step guidance. Unlike many similar books that remain at the level of theoretical exposition, this book provides numerous exercises and self-assessment tools that can be put to use immediately, making it especially suitable for readers who wish to build a systematic reading habit. The chapters on "active reading" and "information screening" are highlights, offering practical solutions to the pain points of reading in an age of information overload.

It should be noted that the book's style of exposition leans toward a tool manual, with plain language and a neat structure, but relatively little literary quality or emotional resonance. It is more like a "reading instruction manual," pursuing efficiency and ability improvement. For readers who already have a mature reading system and seek deep textual appreciation or philosophical reflection, the book's depth may be somewhat insufficient. However, for students, working professionals, and any readers who hope to acquire knowledge more efficiently from reading and improve their learning and work effectiveness, the book provides a solid, replicable training framework with clear practical value.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Students who hope to systematically improve reading speed and comprehension efficiency
Working professionals and lifelong learners who need to acquire industry information through extensive reading
Readers who feel easily distracted while reading and fail to grasp key points, and hope to improve their reading habits
Beginners interested in reading methodology who hope to build a personal knowledge management system

Not a good fit for

Readers seeking deep literary appreciation, close reading of texts, or pure reading pleasure
Senior readers who have already mastered various speed-reading and note-taking methods and have a mature reading system

Reading tips

It is recommended to first read the table of contents and, based on your most urgent needs (such as speeding up, strengthening memory, or taking notes), choose the relevant chapters for focused reading
The book includes exercises; it is recommended to prepare a notebook and practice alongside, turning methods into habits
While reading, you can combine the materials you often read (such as professional literature, reports, and books) for targeted training, which works better

About the publisher

Jiangsu Phoenix Science and Technology Press China · Founded in 1978

Jiangsu Science and Technology Press (now Jiangsu Phoenix Science and Technology Press) focuses on academic monographs in science and technology, applied science and technology books, science and technology textbooks, and popular science readers, while also publishing works on traditional culture and the humanities and social sciences. Its catalog shows a distinct strength in classical poetry, Eastern philosophy, and historical reading. Representative titles include Nalan Xingde's Nalan Ci (color-illustrated hardcover edition), Sima Qian's Records of the Grand Historian: Hereditary Houses, Wang Yangming's Instructions for Practical Living, Zeng Guofan's Family Letters, Hong Yingming's Caigentan, Lu Yu's The Classic of Tea, as well as Jiang Tingfu's Modern Chinese History and The Outdoor Survival Guide. Its author resources cover classic writers such as Nalan Xingde, Sima Qian, Wang Yangming, Zeng Guofan, and Jiang Tingfu, and include works licensed from Australia's Weldon Owen Publishing. Its publishing approach combines science and technology titles with Chinese classics and practical lifestyle books, balancing academic value with general reading needs.

版权信息
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

FAQ

What is different between this book and other speed-reading books?

This book focuses more on building a complete "reading ability system" rather than pursuing speed alone. It integrates cognitive psychology and educational training methods, teaching not only "how to read fast" but also systematically explaining how to improve comprehension, strengthen memory, and engage in critical thinking—a combined-skills training program.

Do the methods in the book take a long time to show results?

The methods in the book are designed according to a progressive principle; some basic techniques (such as eliminating subvocalization and widening the eye span) can show some results through short-term intensive practice. But to internalize them into stable abilities and coordinate speed, comprehension, memory, and other comprehensive skills requires sustained practice over weeks to months. The book provides a staged training plan for readers' reference.

Is this book suitable for guiding children's reading learning?

This book is mainly aimed at adolescent and adult readers. Its methodological exposition and exercise design are based on adult cognitive models. For reading enlightenment and interest cultivation in young children or primary school students, this book may not be the most suitable choice. But for high school and college students seeking to improve their academic reading ability, it has clear guiding significance.

Comments

Find this book

This site is an index: you start “Search all sources” in your browser, and the entries it lists all point to third-party sites; please judge their availability yourself.

About the author

J.B.克尔福特 Author

J.B. Kerfoot is an author about whom limited public information is available; the library currently holds only one work by this name, the self-help title Effective Reading Lessons. On the basis of this single work alone, it is difficult to establish the author's nationality, dates of birth and death, educational background, or full writing career, so little should be inferred about the author's life. Judging from the available bibliographic information, Kerfoot focuses on the practical subject of reading methods and learning efficiency, writing for ordinary readers who wish to improve their reading skills. Effective Reading Lessons is classified as self-help and personal growth, suggesting that the book takes self-improvement as its tone and emphasizes practical reading techniques and habit formation rather than dense academic argument. For readers, the name J.B. Kerfoot is currently associated mainly with this one practical volume; the writing is plain and method-oriented, while a fuller picture of the author awaits more public information.