Freakonomics

In our Business Communications class we have been given the book "Freakonomics" by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner. I usually have trouble keeping up with assigned reading in school because I save the reading for last and end up behind. I deviated from my usual reading habits by reading first instead of saving it for last. I also try and relate the stories to my personal life to spark more interest. 

Annotation involves note taking, writing down any thoughts that may have come up in reaction to the reading, looking up words that I do not understand, and sometimes highlighting key points within the text. Though I have not written in my book yet, I do all of these things on a separate piece of paper which makes it easier for me to execute my role for the week because I already have my comments, summary, questions, and vocabulary.

Anyone who has trouble keeping up with reading should try annotation and relating the stories to their personal lives. It is so much easier to read something you are truly interested in. I read on the weekends in the morning or whenever my daughter takes a nap. The amount of time spent on reading varies depending on my interest in the chapter. I can sit and read anywhere from half an hour to an hour and a half, usually not more then that because nap time doesn't reach two hours for my little girl. 

The annotation skills I have developed during program are going to help me out a lot when I get back into college and have another chance to demonstrate my reading abilities.