Organizational Psychology
Reading Comprehension Guide
20 points
1. Textbook Chapter and Title:
2. The main purpose of this material is……………… (State as accurately as possible the author’s purpose for this material. What was the author trying to accomplish?)
3. The key question(s) addressed in this material is/are……………… (If not specifically addressed, figure out the key question or problem that was in the mind of the author when the material was developed. In other words, what key question or problem is addressed?)
4. The key concept(s) in this material is/are……………. (Identify the most important ideas, theories, definitions, etc., used to support the author’s reasoning.)
This section will likely be the longest in any set of notes as it is where the key definitions, theories, models, etc., presented in the work should be summarized. Approach this section as if you were preparing a study guide on this section of the course.
5. The main inferences and/or interpretations of this material are……….. (Identify the most important findings and conclusions the author presents in the material).
