Research Guides: Academic Coaching: Reading Resources

Reading - Online Resources

Excelsior University: Online Reading Comprehension Lab (ORC):

This link will take you to the Excelsior University ORC where you will find 3-to-4-minute videos with transcripts, activities, and handouts on various topics related to college reading.

Excelsior University: Online Reading Comprehension Lab

Texas A&M University: How Your Brain Processes Information
This video explains how the brain learns new information and suggests useful study strategies.
Texas A&M University: Reading to Learn
This video explains three techniques to help you comprehend class textbooks.
Brainfuse Skill Surfer: Reading Skill Practice
Collection of various lessons and quizzes to improve reading comprehension.

Reading Comprehension Resources

Reading Comprehension: Mission Possible
This document explains how to read any type of text to comprehend the author's message. If you do not comprehend the text, you are not really reading.
Research Articles: The Key to Comprehension
This document explains how research articles are organized and the purpose of each section. When you understand how the article is organized, it is easier to comprehend, and quickly find the information you need.
Transition Word Chart
Transition words connect ideas and help the reader move from one thought to another. Understanding transition words improves reading comprehension.

Princeton University: Active Reading Strategies: Remember and Analyze What You Read
This link explains strategies to help you comprehend text when you read.
University of North Carolina: Reading Textbooks Effectively
This link explains various textbook reading strategies.
Confusing Word Pairs
Word pairs that sound similar but are spelled differently and have different meanings (homophones).