Here are the top five reasons to read magazines

Here are the top five reasons to read magazines:
They fold up so you can fit them in your purse or a big pocket.
They have lots of pictures.
You can give them to kids to cut up and make collages with.
They’re cheaper than books.
And the number one reason why you should read magazines…
…YOU LEARN A LITTLE ABOUT EVERYTHING!
Just like eating well and exercising is important for good health, reading is important for life-long learning. Reading opens doors to new knowledge, and new knowledge leads to a smarter and happier brain. When you work on this goal you will learn to access magazines, a very popular source of reading material for people of all ages and abilities and all interest areas. So, get ready for a workout. Your brain might not have muscles that others can see, but your new knowledge and confidence will show anyhow. Reading magazines can even save lives or stop illness. I should know, because a magazine once helped me identify a medical problem. I told my doctor about a magazine article I had read, help did the right tests, and we were on the way to solving a medical problem that had been costing me quite a bit of money.
Getting Started People read magazines for many reasons. Those reasons all include learning. After all, reading is a very large part of the way we learn. People read magazines to:
Learn new things (There are magazines that cover almost any topic you can think Reader’s Digest is one example of a magazine that contains many different topics.)
• Learn more about topics that interest them (There are magazines that focus on one topic. For example, Model Railroader and Astronomy focus on one topic.)
• Learn new ways to cope with job or relationship issues. People also read magazines to learn more about health issues like diabetes, losing weight or depression. (The magazine Health, for example, focuses on women’s health, and includes articles about relationships, stress, exercise and healthy lifestyles.) • Be entertained (Almost all magazine readers are entertained by their learning, but some magazines focus on entertainment, such as People magazine, which tells about popular actors and actresses.) There might be magazines you already enjoy looking at, but there are many out there, so don’t limit yourself to only the ones you know right now. If you are brand new to reading magazines, you might want some ideas about which magazines are going to be good for you. If you live in a large city, your public library might have 30, 40 or maybe even more magazines available for check out. Also, many libraries have more than a hundred online magazines, and all you need to read them is a computer and a librarycard. Books & Materials • First, get a library card if you don’t have one already—you will need to use your card to check out magazines from your local library. • Have a notebook and pens or pencils on-hand —any learner will use these things to keep notes.
How To Read A Journal Article In 7 Steps.
1. Read The Abstract First
The abstract is usually on the first page of the piece, always before the introduction. You are likely to find it indented underneath the title.The abstract is the most important part of a journal article. It tells you whether or not you need to read the article at all.
When reading the abstract, ask yourself these questions:
Is this relevant to my essay topic?
What is the key argument of this piece?
How is this article related to the other ones I’ve read?
You should be able to tell by the end of the abstract what the journal article is all about, and whether it will be of value to you.
If your article is an assigned reading, it will definitely be of value, so you’ll have to keep reading. You should still be able to jot down the key ideas the article covers and what the authors’ argument is. I give guidance on this in Point 7.If your article is not an assigned reading, feel free to make a value judgement about whether to keep or discard the article. Don’t be afraid to throw it away and look for one that’s more relevant.
2. Stop Reading The Article If It Doesn’t Make Sense
The first page usually provides an introduction to the article. It should orient you to the topic and the authors’ stance. It goes into more detail than the abstract and should provide a compelling reason why you should or shouldn’t keep reading the piece.
At the end of the first page, ask yourself:

Did I understand at least 50% of what was written?

Is this article still relevant to me?
Did I jot down one key point that I can use in my essay?
You should be able to say ‘yes’ to all three of these points for the article to still be of value to you. If so, feel free to keep reading.
If the article just doesn’t make any sense to you, search for another article that will be easier to read and understand. Have a look through Google Scholar or your University’s Online Library for journal articles that might be more readable and relevant. Textbooks are also a great, more readable, alternative.
3. Scan Before You Read
Scanning involves looking through an article to find the important sections to read.Ask yourself: ‘Do I have to read it all? Which part will give me what I need?’Maybe you have a journal article and only want to know the findings. It might therefore be worthwhile to scan through the article until you reach the ‘findings’ and ‘conclusion’ sections.A journal article’s abstract is a brief, one paragraph overview of the article. The abstract is designed to help you to know whether the journal article is valuable for you to read or not.Read smart. Don’t read sections you don’t have to. Remember you’re here reading the journal article for one reason: to dig out the information you need, and move on.To scan the journal article, look through all of the article’s headings to get a general idea of what will be discussed in each section. Below is a list of the common sections you’ll expect in a journal article. The sub-headings for these sections will likely vary.
4. Always Read The Literature Review
The literature review section – often under the title ‘Literature Review’, ‘Background’ or ‘Context’ – will reference some important sources.I strongly recommend you read the literature review to ensure you have a clear understanding of the background information on the topic.5. You Probably Don’t Want To Read The Methodology.You’re reading a journal article to find out the answers to a question. The methodology section explains how the answers we gathered.
6. Jump To The Conclusion
What’s In A Journal Article Conclusion?
Journal article conclusions are just like your own essay conclusion. They usually summarize the article’s findings, weaknesses and implications.When reading an article to gather new information and key ideas for an essay, the findings are what you’re really looking for.Once you’ve read the abstract and introduction, taken some notes on the article’s main arguments, and mined a few key points from the literature review, skip the next few pages and leap to the conclusion.7. If It’s A Set Reading, Take Notes – Even If You Don’t Understand It.Getting ahead at university is about showing your teacher you deserve a good mark.You need to convince your teacher that you’re smart, you know the rules, and you deeply understand the content.