Advanced Analysis
C2 Lesson 19: Reading for Mastery
Executive Goal:
Learn to use reading as a strategic asset for professional growth and academic research.
1. The Purpose Pillars
Advanced reading is never passive. It always serves one of these three goals:
Professional
Updating industry knowledge, policy analysis, and decision-making.
Academic
Critiquing theories, identifying research gaps, and synthesising literature.
Developmental
Personal growth through philosophy, psychology, and complex biographies.
2. Active Annotation
C2 readers "talk back" to the text. They highlight not just what is said, but why it matters.
Critique of logic?
The economic forecast suggests that emerging markets will dominate by 2030. However, this assumes constant political stability in the region.
Weakness identified!
Pro Tip: Use different colors for Definitions, Evidence, and Your Own Ideas.
3. Higher-Order Vocabulary
Synthesis
ការសំយោគ (Combining ideas)
Critique
វិចារណញ្ញាណ (Detailed analysis)
Methodology
វិធីសាស្ត្រ
Substantive
សំខាន់ និងមានខ្លឹមសារ
4. Scenario Analysis
1. You are reading a 50-page IMF report to prepare for a 10-minute briefing. What is your strategy?
2. What does "Synthesising" information mean?