Reading for Information Extraction
How do you conquer that endless reading list? And even if you do get around to reading, how do you process all that new information? In this course I will teach you a system for extracting information from the books you read, so that you get more reading done, learn more, and make that information more useful to you in the future.
Reading for Information Extraction
I will help you implement a system to read books faster and get the information you want from them.
Find more time for making reading a life-long habit
Learn to read faster
Learn more from the books you read
Set up a system for making information more useful to you later
Conquer your reading list!
Lifetime enrollment in the course
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The information is not just for students or academics, but also for anyone who is trying to learn a new topic for personal or professional use. There is so much information available out there, this course provides tools to read and then extract and organize info in a meaningful way, such that you do not inefficiently duplicate work by reading twice…I can definitely apply many of the topics in this course immediately to improve my efficiency. — Udemy review
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Get More Out of Your Books
The endless list of books that you want to read sometimes stunts us from even beginning. And even those who do read regularly do not have a great system for actually getting the most from those books. By implementing the system this course teaches, students will begin to conquer their reading list, and feel confident that the information that they learn will be close by for the rest of their lives. Even in the age of blog posts and reddit threads, people still know their is value in reading the books of experts. Students who take this course will have a system in place to learn from those great minds who put the best of their knowledge into the books they write.
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The course is well structured and extremely informative. Prof. Zacharias delivery kept me engaged. I have been searching for this type of course for years. I highly recommend this course to anyone that enjoys reading, but more so to students. My next semester starts on Wednesday and I look forward to implementing this system. Thank you! — Udemy review
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Content and Overview
The course begins with providing you some tips and encouragement to make more time for reading. The more intentional someone is about reading regularly, the more it will become a life-long habit.
Although not a speed reading course, a section of the course is devoted to helping students to read at a faster pace. I cover both hard copy and eBook reading.
The actual system of information extraction is thoroughly presented to the student, so that they clearly understand the steps taken through a book to get the information you wish to retain.
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You will find no hyped up claims of doubling your reading speed in this course. It's a breath of fresh air. Reading can be hard work, but I appreciated the simple, no-nonsense approach of this course. — Udemy review
I wish I had this information back in high school and college. Perfect system for teachers and public speakers to organize topics and information from textbooks. Thanks Danny! — Udemy Review
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Quieting the Voice in Your Head
Our inner voice actually slows down our reading speed. This lessons offers tips to quiet our inner voice.
Our inner voice actually slows down our reading speed. This lessons offers tips to quiet our inner voice.
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How to optimize our reading of eBooks for swifter reading.
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Reading Hard Copy Books Faster
How to optimize our reading of good ole- fashioned books for swifter reading.
How to optimize our reading of good ole- fashioned books for swifter reading.
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What To Do With Footnotes
Footnotes … the constant interruption. This lesson talks about how to handle the distractions that are right on the page.
Footnotes … the constant interruption. This lesson talks about how to handle the distractions that are right on the page.
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The Art of Skimming and Skipping
Digesting a book doesn't always mean reading every jot and tiddle. The arts of skimming and skipping are important skills to foster.
Digesting a book doesn't always mean reading every jot and tiddle. The arts of skimming and skipping are important skills to foster.
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Thoughts on "reading 2.0" in the information age.
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A challenge as we conclude the section.
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Old Fashioned Paper
For those who prefer the world of analog, these are tips for storing info on paper.
For those who prefer the world of analog, these are tips for storing info on paper.
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Evernote (or Something Like it)
Choosing an electronic database for notes is important, as it will be one of your main tools going forward.
Choosing an electronic database for notes is important, as it will be one of your main tools going forward.
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Reference Manager
For those especially in academia, a reference manager is the best choice for storing notes.
For those especially in academia, a reference manager is the best choice for storing notes.
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A challenge to conclude this section.
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Writing Chapter Summaries
Now that we have a system in place, we start extracting information by first writing summaries.
Now that we have a system in place, we start extracting information by first writing summaries.
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How to process the notations you've made while reading print books.
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How to process the digital notations from your eBooks.
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Creating Flashcards for Info Memorization
If you want to actually memorize something from what you read, just taking a note won't do. Flashcards are the answer.
If you want to actually memorize something from what you read, just taking a note won't do. Flashcards are the answer.
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Adding Tags to Your Book Information
Tagging your notes is in an important way to connect information together within your note-taking system.
Tagging your notes is in an important way to connect information together within your note-taking system.
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Speeding Up Info Extraction by Outsourcing
A couple of tips for potentially speeding up the book processing.
A couple of tips for potentially speeding up the book processing.
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A challenge to conclude this section.
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Some tips and reflections on your time usage when implementing this system.
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The Importance of Review
Reviewing is an important part of an ongoing learning process as we become regular readers.
Reviewing is an important part of an ongoing learning process as we become regular readers.
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My final thoughts and reflections.
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