“The Security Survey – An Overview”

“The Security Survey – An Overview”

 

Broder & Tucker – Chapter Seven: “The Security Survey – An Overview” – pp. 45 – 52 (7 Pages) – SQ4R2

SQ4R2 – Chapter Seven
(B & T)

Student’s Name:		EKU ID#:
Course #/Name:		Date:
Reading Assignment:		Chapter # or Page #s:

 

 

STEP ONE:  SURVEY
To become familiar with the material before you read and to activate any prior knowledge you have of the subject. 

Step One Instructions:  Within the chapter or article: 1) Read the introductory paragraph, 2) Read all the titles and subtitles, 3) Study any pictures, charts, graphs, etc., 4) Read the summary or conclusion and any review questions at the end of the manuscript, if available.

 

1A. Three Main Concepts / Ideas in the manuscript that I am already familiar with:

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1B. ThreeMain Concepts / Ideas in the manuscript that were unfamiliar and I predict I might learn by reading the manuscript:

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STEP TWO:  QUESTION
This step is necessary to make the reading process a critical thinking exercise and to focus your attention on what information you need to get from the reading. Reading with a purpose (to answer questions) increases concentration, comprehension, retention, and interest in the subject matter.

 

Step Two Instructions:  Before beginning to read, take five of the subheadings within the manuscript and turn them into complex questions.  Use a variety of question verbs: who, what, when, where, why and how.

Subheading = S, Question = Q

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STEP THREE:  READ
The fundamental step required for mastering the course material. 

Step Three Instructions:  Copy and paste the questions from step two to the appropriate blanks below. Now it is time to read the manuscript.  Readers are encouraged to read one major subheading section at a time and use the following strategies:

• Record as you read using underlining, highlighting or taking note of fundamental and powerful concepts in the margins that you will record in Step Four
• Do not passively slide your eyes over the text, but actively engage the text in an attempt to find the answer to your question
• Be cautious to not end up skimming the text for your answer and miss other important information
• Do not read to memorize and re-read sections as needed. Be an active reader.

After you read a section, answer the questions that you identified in step two below in your own words, with a minimum of one (maximum of two) complete sentences:

Question = Q, Answer = A

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STEP FOUR:  RECORD
By incorporating the motor activity of writing information down, readers will have review notes and will better establish the information into long-term memory.

Step Four Instructions:  Review the notes you took in step three and identify 8 – 10 fundamental and powerful concepts (FPC) in this step.  As defined by Nosich (2009), FPCs can be “used to explain or think out a large body of questions, problems, information and situations.” Write the explanations/definitions in your own words.

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STEP FIVE:  REVIEW/RECITE
Activating long-term memory storage is aided tremendously by hearing and verbalizing the material.  If you can explain/summarize the manuscript for others, you are one step closer to material mastery.

Step Four Instructions:  Review your notes, questions/answers and fundamental concepts to develop a one paragraph overview of the manuscript.  Remember, paragraphs are a minimum of five complete sentences.  Additionally, the paragraph should not be pulled from the manuscript, it should be written in your own words.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STEP SIX:  RELATE/REFLECT

This is a metacognitive activity to make you a more self-aware learner.  It also enhances long-term memory storage for successful retrieval at a later date.

Step Four Instructions:  Review your notes, questions/answers and fundamental concepts and the one paragraph overview you just developed.  Develop another paragraph that relates this manuscript to the subject of the course or the homeland security mission of “safeguarding life and property.”  Remember, paragraphs are a minimum of five complete sentences.  Additionally, the paragraph should not be pulled from the manuscript, it should be written in your own words.