When I assign students chapters of writing texts about the importance of reading and reading actively I always feel like there is a collective sigh: Ah, this again; haven't we been told this in one way or another thousands of times by dozens of teachers?
So here it is, one more plea. Practically speaking, reading very carefully and reading for true comprehension can save you time in the long run. You develop an understanding of concepts, historical trends, and ideas that builds up over time and allows you to read more quickly. A careful reading with notes and marginalia also will save you time when you are writing, providing you with ideas and passages. Good marginalia and notes might mean that you never really confront a blank page as you start a writing assignment.
Enough said. Go read (actively).
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