What is PPC?
PPC, also called Preview, Preread and
Code, is an excellent reading strategy for all college reading and
This strategy can help you to be more
productive when you read.
should you use PPC?
procedure helps you to make use of the text features which can serve as
understanding. PPC can enable you to make predictions on a large
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
How do you use PPC?
1. To Preview a
selection, look for the following:
To Preread, read the first sentence of every paragraph.
Now, make a prediction: What will
this reading be about?
this gives you a quick idea of what main points will be covered.
To Code, take concise and relevant notes about each paragraph.
Again, make a prediction: What will
this reading be about? What topics and/or issues will it
main ideas/questions/comments/notes/important details.