Optional But Very Cool
Similar reading methods are described at this link. The commonality of most of these methods is that they suggest previewing before you read, then actually doing the reading (and taking some notes as you do so), and then reviewing after to enhance your understanding. Better yet – have a whole study group read and then discuss the reading among the group. That’s how “the pros” do it!
http://studyingforcollege.com/Effective%20Reading.htm
Tips for Study Skill Success. This is a useful site from Virginia Tech University that has suggestions about nearly every aspect of improving study skills that you can think of - from note-taking to reading to time management to test taking and much more. Check it out, choose areas from the menu (on left) that you think you could improve in, review those materials and build the suggestions into your everyday habits as a student
http://www.ucc.vt.edu/academic_support_students/study_skills_information/study_skills_checklist/index