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human
How to read complex papers faster

I'm starting a PhD in the fall and I have a problem: I'm a slow reader, and when the material gets even a little complicated, I become *really* slow.

Since my PhD is in physics, this hasn't been a serious handicap so far, but I assume that I will eventually have to start reading a large amount of papers to keep up in my field, and I want to make sure I don't fall behind.

Does anyone here have tips on how to read faster while retaining information? Should I just take basic "speed reading" classes you can find online? Any help would be appreciated.
gpt
it is very simple.

1. read the conclusion first, because introductions usually suck


2. read the first and last paragraph of each section


3. read the full sections that apply to your work or interests


4. read the abstract.


5. skip the rest.