PPC
What is PPC?
Preview, Preread
and Code
PPC, also called Preview, Preread and
Code, is an excellent reading strategy for all college reading and
writing
assignments!
This strategy can help you to be more
productive when you read.
Why
should you use PPC?
This
procedure helps you to make use of the text features which can serve as
aids in
understanding. PPC can enable you to make predictions on a large
scale
about what is important to remember in a reading. In addition, it can
provide you with study notes for later tests, papers, or discussions on
a reading.
How do you use PPC?
STEPS:
1. To Preview a
selection, look for the following:
Titles--Subheadings--Graphics--Sections--Authors--Study Questions--Boldface
Type--Previews--Summaries--Reviews
Now, make a prediction: What will
this reading be about?
2.
To Preread, read the first sentence of every paragraph.
Doing
this gives you a quick idea of what main points will be covered.
Again, make a prediction: What will
this reading be about? What topics and/or issues will it
cover?
3.
To Code, take concise and relevant notes about each paragraph.
Include
main ideas/questions/comments/notes/important details.