Strategies for Slow Readers in Grad School | How to Read in Grad School for Distracted & Slow Reader
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If you are like me, you may need strategies for how to read in grad school. This video for Distracted & Slow Readers who want strategies especially for slow readers in Grad School
Hello everyone! Today's video was specially requested and I am so excited to share! I have never been a strong reader, and even worse I never really enjoyed it either. As a result, I have had to develop and find a bunch of strategies to help me succeed in my grad programs. While it may be a little harder to go to grad school as a slow reader or as someone easily distracted, it doesn't necessarily mean we can’t do it! I hope this video helps you and anyone you know learn some strategies to approach how to read for grad school!
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I also take an hour or so to read a 20-page reading, so it was really comforting hearing that I'm not the only one!
YOU AND ME! WE ARE IN IT TOGETHER!
SAME!!!
Go us!!! Lol
So helpful. My favorite thing about this video is the fact that you pointed out that there are ways for people to be successful in grad even if you don't love to read! These tips were everything! Thanks, girl!
Thank you so much!!!! Yes i know a lot of people who think grad school isn't for them bcuz of their reading habits! But grad school is definitely for anyone who really wants it!!
Thank you so much for the compliment i really appreciate it!!!
I struggle with walls of text and use Apple’s Spoken Content feature loads - whether it’s a webpage, eBook or PDF. On my laptop I’ll often use Google Chrome’s Speech feature (select text, right click, Speech > Start Speaking) to read out paragraphs from a webpage. It’s amazing. I particularly like it for ebooks because it means I can effectively turn any ebook into an audiobook - the voice is obviously not as natural as a voice actor but it works well for me.
I love the other tips too - I am definitely a slow and distractible reader, and I’m about to start grad school after being out of formal education for 15 years (and not reading most of the books for the literature classes of my French undergrad).
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THIS COMMENT IS SOOO GREAT! I love al the great advice you shared! I didn't know so much of this, so thank you! This comment will definitely help other grad students in the comments too! Thank you for being so kind and taking the time out to comment! I really appreciate you!
Hey, so I’m a first semester grad student on the spectrum. B/c of my disability, it naturally takes me longer to absorb information than my NT peers, and it’s more work for me than it is for them.
I’d be lying if I didn’t say the amount of reading I have to do now was overwhelming me.
So thanks, this video really helped me put things in perspective and these strategies will make things more manageable for me going forward.
Also, I’m so glad you weren’t just like “now you have to think criticality instead of remembering a list of facts”. I know that. I was already thinking critically in undergrad, and that doesn’t explain how grad school differs from undergrad specifically within higher ed 😂
I am sooooo happy that this video has been helpful to you! Grad school is often OVER simplified, and that doesn't help many people! SO Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns and I will do my best to continue to be helpful.
I REALLY appreciate you commenting and sharing your experience!
I am working on my second master’s after being out of school over ten years. It is so much harder now that I have a family! Your tips make me feel like I can do this again!❤❤❤
YES! CONGRATS ! that is such a big step! Going back to grad school especially with other important responsibilities is always hard, but I am soooo glad that this video helps you feel more empowered to do it! Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns! I will do my best to be as helpful as possible!
Thank you for this great video. I am also in the 20-page per hr group., and a full time job. This video is so good. I struggle with the need of memorizing everything.
Yes!! I am so so so happy this video was useful!!! Please let me know if you have any questions that I can help with!!
I have never been a reader, In fact, when I was little I wanted to be a lawyer... Until a lawyer came to school and showed us EVERYTHING he had to read! lol But hey! When you love what you study, you learn to make it work! If you are looking for more grad strategies and advice, check out my playlist Grad School FAQs - th-cam.com/video/RafXYKTZW4k/w-d-xo.html
I am a doctoral student, don’t read a fraction of what you read lol it’s more understanding concepts and active learning. So far so good
Thats amazing!! I am happy that you shared your experience here! There are probably a lot of people that may still feel overwhelmed after watching this video and your perspective may help them feel more at ease! Thank you for commenting!!! I really appreciate it! And i am sooo glad it is going well for you!
I just discovered your channel and I as an older person (46) considering applying to grad schools, I am binge-watching all your videos! You explain everything so well and really help to demystify the process. I’m a little scared of the reading involved so this one helped put me at ease. Thank you and keep up the good work!!
It is totally understandable that reading can be intimidating... I am a person who does not enjoy reading and honestly it was the scariest part of pursuing a phd for me. So i totally empathize! BUT I am soo happy this video was helpful and EVEN MORE happy you're here in the #FuturePhD community! Thank you for sharing such encouraging words with me.
If you ever have questions or need support please let me know! I try really hard to be helpful!
This is great advice! I like that you emphasize knowing your strengths and honoring your limits. I will definitely use those read-out-loud features!
Thank you!! I think i found out the hard way if you don't honor your strengths and limits you'll ultimately won't feel like "enough" but once i figured out what helped me succeed i felt wayyy more confident!
Keep in mind the stats Google gives are likely based on reading something more like a novel than a research article. I doubt you’re as “below average” than that stat makes it seem when you account for the difference in content.
I've never even considered that!!! That makes me feel a lot better lol i wonder what the average is for academic reading?
Thank you so much for commenting! That was really kind and helpful!
@@BrisaMarie I googled it, and it is about 11 pages. I can only read 10-15 pages in an hour, so that article I read made me feel better about my reading. I actually love to read, but read textbooks at a much slower pace in order to truly grasp the material.
That's amazing!!! And of course makes sense... as Shelly also said above the more academic the writer the more time it may take!! But I think it's wonderful that you enjoy reading because that is over HALF THE BATTLE!!! Thank you so much for sharing your perspective though, I feel it will really help others who can relate!
@@BrisaMarie I am about to start the masters in psychology program at my school. Do you remember when you did your masters, how much outside of class time you had to dedicate to class work each day?
It really depends on your study habits and degree. In general I don't do a lot of work for school on a daily basis because my degrees don't have many assignments... we do have a lot of readings but I can usually get to them in two or three days out of the week. So im not sure how much time it'll take you. I'm so sorry I can't be more helpful! But I'm sure you'll find time to make it work
This was so so helpful!! These seem very doable and helpful! In my last semester of undergrad I had a ton of reading and this would have been so helpful then lol. I especially liked the paragraph by paragraph summarizing - helps so much’ thank you!
Yai! I was soo nervous that they may not be that helpful! But I AM SO GLAD you liked it! Thank you again for this video Idea!! I was an amazing idea and really helped me start my May off right!!
I am so thankful to have found your channel!!! I am a slow reader and English is my second language! Thank you so much for sharing this video!!!
I am so happy that this video was helpful for you!!! Reading is difficult especially in another language that isn't your mother tongue!! I totally can understand! Since i have to do research in other languages too!! And I'm a slow reader in English and it is my native Language lol!
Thank you so much for commenting! I really appreciate your kind words
Thank you, it’s been like 5 years for me since undergrad but I’m a prospective MAT student
HOW EXCITING! Please let me know if you have any questions that I can help with! Congrats on this next part of your journey!
Great tips, thanks girl!!
Of course!!! Thank you!!!
Excellent video! Thank you!
Oh My Goodness! Thank you so much!
Thank you so much!
Thank you!!!! I really appreciate you commenting!
Thank you for all of the great strategies.
Oh my goodness!!! Thank you for sharing your kindness! I am so happy you found these strategies useful!
Thank you for the tips. This is so helpful.
As I am waiting on my graduate program to start soon,
I had tons of anxieties around the reading and understanding.
I love reading but grad books are horribly hard to understand and very dry.
But after listening to your vids, I know I should go on checking all the resources including reviews and youtube, and summaries to get help with the real reading. It is so reliving to hear this..! Thank u!
Thank you for your comment!!!! You are definitely not alone and how you feel is super common! I am so happy you feel relieved! I had taken a long time to realize it's ok to not every part of grad school! Lol and for me reading... just isnt my favorite hahahaha but i try to remember that as long as i love the work that i do its ok if some of the readings i find super dry/boring ahahahha so im happy that I'm not alone either hhahaha
I love your suggestion of writing notes as you read. I start Grad School 2/01! I will be using your tip!
I am SOOO HAPPY you found one of my tips useful!!!! Thank you for commenting! It really made my day :) and congrats on your first day on grad school!!!
How did it go!?
Thank you , this was very helpful
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for commenting!
I didn’t realize word had the read aloud option. Thanks for sharing.
Of course!!! When i figured it out it changed my life hahahaa i thought "i have to tell someone" hahahaha luckily others also liked it lol Thank you for commenting!!! I really appreciate it!
I just found this video. Thinking of going back for my masters after finishing my bachelors degree 10 years ago. I get distracted reading too, and this video has great advice and encouragement. Love it!
Hi! I am so glad this video was useful! Also always super happy to know I am not alone! #DistracteedReadersUnite hahahah Thank you for commenting and please let me know if you have any grad school questions as you consider going back for your masters!
This was so useful even though I'm not in a PHD program... haha I needed you when I was doing my masters lol!! Reading is such a fascinating thing; like I used to have an *actual* physical dictionary to look through when I was a kid. And now that audio options are available it's such a helpful way of reading and learning for those that may learn and process differently. Great strategies Brisa!
Thank you so much!!! Lol i think it was during my masters that i had to develop these strategies hahahahahah thank you for commenting and leaving such positivity!
I love this channel already
Oh my goodness!! Thank you so much!!!
Thanks!
Oh my goodness!! THANK YOU! That is sooo kind! I really appreciate you!
I want to take a moment to say thank you. I recently started a Doctorate program and being a slow reader was giving me a little anxiety. Thankfully I came across your TH-cam video. Although my journey has just begun I will use your recommendations/suggestions going forward. Please keep up the great work as you are a true blessing.
You have no idea how much it means to me to know that the videos I make matter to you. I appreciate your kind words. I also want to congratulate you on beginning your grad school journey. So much of it can be anxiety-inducing but with time and compassion you will get the hang of it! And you will succeed! I am happy that this video gets to be a part of your grad journey. I am always here if you have any questions. Thank you for sharing your genuine kindness, I appreciate you!
Great video!
Thank you!!!
Hey, thank you so much
I am starting grad school next month
Nervous but excited
Thank you for those tips
Very helpful
Of course! I am soo excited for you! What program are you entering! If you have any questions I am always here ... though I may take a little while to respond! I will respond!!!
Thank you for commenting!
This is the best advice I’ve heard, so glad I came across your video. Been struggling on my very first graduate class. Do you have tips on searching online library for scholarly sources?
I'm soooo glad this video has been useful to you!!! Super flattered lol haahha ... I don't currently have a video about that but if you have specific questions I can always make one!!!!!
Thank you again for such a kind comment. And congrats on starting grad school!!!
Hi Brisa. I had never left a meaningful comment on any TH-cam videos before. However, I feel like I really want to this time. I am a non-traditional grad student in every way (age, path, ability, and the origin of country) and have struggled a lot after getting into the grad program that I love. One of the reason, for sure, was the high mountain of readings. Your sharing gave me flexibility and practicality to think about reading. I feel much hopeful now, so thank you!
I am so so honored and happy to be a place you felt was worth of leaving a comment. I am even more happy that this video has helped you feel more capable! Grad school can feel like uch SUCH SUCH an intimidating place but from my experience I always feel like if you want it, then you deserve and there's is always a way for you to succeed.
If you ever have ANY questions please feel free to comment again. I'm always here lol. And I want to thank you again so much for sharing your experience and feelings with me. I appreciate you!
You'll definitely be a #FuturePhD
You are my hero!! Thank you for this video!! I just got into Grad school and I have Aspergers which is on the Autistic spectrum, and because of my disability I’m not the best reader due to my speed. I’m 100% subscribing and giving you a like on the video.
Congrats on grad school!! That's amazing! I bet you are an amazing reader... i think all it takes to be the "best of reader" is comprehension. Even if it takes a long time or even a few attempts (sometimes I have to read things a 4 time before it makes sense lol) please let me know if you have any grad school questions!!!
Thank you so so much for commenting 💙
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Thank you.
No! Thank you!!! I really appreciate you takin the time to comment! It really means a lot to me!
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This is my first class grad school so contents like this are really helpful
I am so so so happy this video is helpful to you! Please let me know if you have any questions as you go!
Thank you
THANK YOU!
I really enjoy your advice. I am a new non-traditional grad student. I am also an easily distracted reader. I wish I can find a reading group, I am doing an online program.
It can be difficult to find/make reading group. Do you have a way to contact the other students online? Maybe if you all have a like a class or even department forum you may be able to make the suggestion there! If not, even when it's hard by yourself just try and remember you got in to grad school bcuz you can do it!!!! (That usually helps me when I'm feeling overwhelmed)
@@BrisaMarie Thanks for taking the time to respond. I think I will put something out on the discussion board and see how many of my classmates bite. I did just a tutoring session (online of course) she knows of academic coach who has a workshop in creative writing (that’s my major). I told her if it’s not too late I would love to join or join in the next quarter.
That sounds AMAZING!!! GOOD LUCK!
Thank you so much for this! this was super helpful. Do you have any tips on how to read through chapters quicker when its last minute? Because i'm super behind in my readings and I cant really take time at this moment until I catch up. I think you mentioned reading the intro, conclusion and somewhere in the middle. Has that been helpful?
Hi! Yes!! For me it has been helpful to read the intro, conclusion and then bits of the middle that seem most important/useful. And usually you can get the gist of where to read in the middle based off what was said in both the intro and conclusion. I think too, it may be helpful to just reframe what you think is behind... or that you are behind on your readings at all... Now I am not sure of the details of your program and/or your classes so this is just general advice based SOLELY on my experiences, BUT I have come to realize that some readings i just never get to and that is ok. Meaning if your program is mostly written assignements that don't require in depth explanation of each readings, if you haven't got to some of them yet and you feel like you stil are able to understand/participate in your program fully... then.... you may never need to read them and then techincally you are not behind. Again I am not sure if that is helpful advice at all since you might very well have a very specific program that tests on all the readings and then in that case I totally would catch up via reading those previous mention sections, reading literature reviews online, or asking students further along for any notes that they may be okay with sharing... but if its not like that ... sometimes it is totally ok to cut your loses and keep moving. So yes that was a long way to say if you are really behind you can:
Read the intro, conclusion, and a middle section
Read literature reviews/Watch youtube videos instead of doing the entire readings
Ask people who already read it for notes or a summary
OR
Not do them at all.
Which may not seem like the most studious advice, but it can help make things more manageable and help you move toward the real reason you are there and thats to do your research!!
I also suggest listening to Harry Potter Pomodoro sessions to help concentrate when reading! There are either 25 min study/5 min break, or 50 min study/10 min break.Try it out! 💫
YAAAAASSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!! GREAT SUGGESTION!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you from a slow reader
Of course! From a fellow slow reader, we are in this together!!
🙋🏿♀️ Thank you
Of course!!! Thank you for commenting!!! I really appreciate it!!
Hello Brisa!
My name is Sara and as of current time I am a senior undergraduate student but am currently in the process of applying to graduate programs for my field of study. As of now a majority of my friends and classmates are in one of the graduate programs i'm applying to and have told me that for each of thier classes they are assigned about 2-3 chapters per class that are typically around 30 pages each, but the chapter's assigned depend on the class. In my undergraduate I have never really read long texts like this and majority of my professors said that the powerpoints they created to show during lectures covered the material in the book so it wasn't necessary to read but to just take notes during. I have ADHD and anxiety and typically don't read very fast like you but I am worried about being able to find key information within the text and knowing what information I need and don't along with being able to complete each assigned readings every week. I know graduate school is still well over a year away for me and I haven't even applied yet but I am very nervous.
It really depends on your grad degree, but if you are pursuing a research degree I will say GENERALLY in grad school there is no "right" or even "key information" because grad school is about what is useful to YOU and YOUR RESEARCH! IF you are entering into a professional degree, the best advice that would help no matter what is to make friends/network with people further in the program and ask for their guidance and support. This way you have people who have been through these introductory courses as mentors or a support system to help guide you to the "key information" ALSO, again it depends on your university, but just like in undergrad grad school often has special program for people with specific academic needs. At UCLA we call it the Center for Accessible Education (CAE) but these programs helps students with all types of needs which includes people with ADHD and this way they will provide you the proper accommodations for you to succeed!! You usually just have to find that department within the first week of classes and go through their process to be put in the system and they will have their own process to make sure you have the support you need to succeed! You can succeed at grad school and I can tell by the fact that you are watching youtubers you are a solution oriented person! That is a great sign and skill to a successful student! Just try and build you resources and support system to help you! It's only naturally to be nervous, but you can do it!!!
Dear Brisa…I also struggle to read 40 pages a day especially with taking notes… but in grad school I get assigned about 7 texts a week per class each text averaging 50-60 pages… I can’t afford to go as slowly as this video suggests or I simply won’t be prepared… are you assigned less or do you just select readings? If so, how do you manage to choose which readings to focus on?
Hi! Sara! It is soooo true, we are in fact assigned often WAYY too many reading to do i a given week. I do exactly what you suggest and Pick and choose... I talk about it in this video around the time marker 12:22 min but essentially there are two methods to picking and choosing... On one hand you don't read the entire text but rather the most important parts (which is usually the introduction, a chapter in the middle and the conclusion) this way you are able to get the arch of the main argument and still participate in class. The second method is being selective with the readings you read, but this works best if you know what type of profession/class you are working with really well and are comfortable with not participating in EVERY discussion in class. I also talk about a sort of "divide and conquer" type method lol its around the 10:27 min mark in this video, but also building relationship and developing reading groups can help tackle the "extra" readings. It is definitely not easy! And what works for me may not work for you! But this is how I handle when my readings are more than I can complete in a week! Thank you for commenting!!
For me, getting through the readings is not the issue. I don’t know how to take notes on said readings. I end up highlighting the articles and feeling a little lost and overwhelmed by the end.
That is sooo relatable! It is always a lot of information PACKED into our readings and it is very easy to find yourself wanted to highlight and memorize everything!!!
I do have a video that talks about how I try to narrow down what I am pulling out of a reading. Maybe it can be useful to you to!
th-cam.com/video/1g4tQ_IyCH4/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for commenting!
Do you have suggestions/ thoughts about physical vs digital textbooks in grad school? I was recently accepted into a phd program and I was leaning toward digital for searchability, easily carrying all my materials, and the notes and highlighting flexibility.
CONGRATS ON YOUR ACCEPTANCE! THAT HUGE!
I think picking what works best for you... will be what works best for you! As long as they have the same information I think the digital vs physical is just about preference. I prefer digital for the reasons you explain aboved...until my eyes hurt lol then I prefer physical hahaha but I don't think there is anything wrong with a digital book at all!
@@BrisaMarie thanks! I’m excited and nervous but I’m making my way through your videos and feeling better. I’m funded thankfully but need to start thinking about grants and I feel like I need to narrow my research interest some before picking an advisor 😅 there is just so much to do and I haven’t even started yet 😱 I’m probably def overthinking at this moment but feels like I need to prep all summer
first hard subjects after june i will try easy then hard lol
lol I support it! Let me know how it goes!!!
Please tell me you have one of these about writing too! I appreciate this so much.
HAHAHA okay... now that you say it... I really should. But currently I do not. I do have a video on strategies against writers block! lol but not quite strategies for distracted writers! I can actually start planning that video soon! but it probably wont come out until May!
Thank you for commenting... Here is my writers block video just in case it can help lol ( th-cam.com/video/3B-9zExMruQ/w-d-xo.html )
thank you for commenting and being so positive! I really appreciate it!
@nicole Jones I realize I do have a video that does provide some writing strategies!!! Maybe you'd can help
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@Brisa Marie - Future PhD thank you for this. I've been out of undergrad for 10 years and decided to start taking some graduate level courses, and I'm just trying to get back in the groove.
How exciting!!! Congrats! How are you liking it?
@Brisa Marie - Future PhD thank you. Honestly, it's been a huge transition while trying to work full time but I'm hanging in there.
Do you have any tips to not get so overwhelmed with the amount of readings? I get done and then I see that I need to read 10 more things😭
I totally understand that feeling!! While there is not guaranteed solution to this problem, it helps me to give myself perspective.
Like you can't know everything about EVERYTHING, so its okay if you don't get to everything
You don't have to talk EVERY time to be a good student
Trying your hardest is the best ANYONE can ask for and it is ENOUGH
I am sure there are some grad students out there that can read everyting and do all the assignemtns and be the "perfect" student... but I am just not like that ... and grad school isn't just for the PERFECT student. However, it is for the students who are hardworking, passionate and genuine... and I am sure you are all three! SO yeah I would just remind yourself you don't have to be perfect to do well ... and that you will read what you are able to and doing you best is enough... lol
I know that might not sound all that useful and I am sorry, but it is genuinely how I approach it... and so far so good lol
@@BrisaMarie thank you so much for this. I just started my grad program and just spent the last two hours reading only to feel like a complete failure when I realized how little I had made it through and how much I still had to go. Hearing that grad school is not just for the students who can do all the things, read all the things, etc was a very needed reminder.
I am so happy that i helped in any way!!! Lol... honestly It's so easy to feel overworked and overwhelmed but if we just kindly remind ourselves why we are doing this and that grad school is about our learning and NOT proving we are smart it can make the process so much more... realistic!
It would take me hours to read 20 pages, especially when my brain is refusing to focus. I normally manage 10 to 20 pages per day and 30 to 40 on very rare occasions when I'm reading at gunpoint. I suspect I'm neurodivergent, since if I could focus and read, I can fly through many pages but that rarely, rarely happens.
I totally can related. Especially when reading academic sources focusing can be a lot! What usually helps you in those moments?
@@BrisaMarie Calming down and trying to roleplay while I’m reading. Imagine myself like I’m a wizard in his tower studying ancient tomes. That helps a bit. There academic works that I quite enjoy and can read more readily. There are others, especially technical ones, that just make me miserable 🥲
is there a summarization here?
Hi! I'm not sure what you mean? Are you asking if summarizing can be a strategy? Or are you asking for a summary of the video? :) thanks
They are totally disconnected with the reality. They are academic zombies, remember. Lol
Hahaha sometimes it is hard to remember hahaha
i really really LOVE your content and really appreciate you empathic approach for succeeding in grad school!! i was so happy the first thing you mentioned was how it took you an hour to read 20 pages and I'm just like girl me too 🥲 i'm really curious to find out studies/research projects and their demographics of folks who are able to manage reading 40+ an hour because I would imagine its a far different experience for folks with less educational resources, financial stability, and mental support. anyways, thank you for easing my anxieties as I begin my grad school journey this fall!!
FIRST!! CONGRATS ON STARTING GRAD SCHOOL! Second, Thank you so much for your kind affirmation! You have no idea how much that means to me! Reading and even writing... HECK all of grad school can be challenging but I also think if we are honest about it we can feel less alone. You know? SO I am happy you said me too, cuz I used to feel so alone in my reading speed! I do think there probably is connection between all of those things you mentioned and ones reading speed, but also everything else related to academic! I really hope this channel can help people in any/all of those categories at the very least feel a little bit more at easy with the grad school process. Thank you again so much for your comment. It was really nice to read! Please let me know if you have any grad school questions or if you wanna give updates on your grad school process!!