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Riley, John A.; Lowe, James D., Jr. – Journal of Reading, 1981
A biofeedback study found that subvocalization neither hindered reading speed nor aided comprehension. Text readability and conceptual difficulty showed no effects. (AEA)
Descriptors: College Students, Higher Education, Inner Speech (Subvocal), Reading Comprehension

Cranney, A. Garr; And Others – Journal of Reading, 1982
Describes a study that compared the reading efficiency at three different reading rates of five rapid readers and two control groups. Reports that the rapid readers demonstrated superiority in rate and comprehension in free recall situations. (FL)
Descriptors: College Students, Higher Education, Reading Comprehension, Reading Instruction

Wepner, Shelley B.; And Others – Journal of Reading, 1990
Evaluates the effectiveness of the Sack-Yourman Developmental Speed Reading Course software program designed to increase reading rate and comprehension. Finds the software program effective in allowing students to quickly move from "chore" operations and didactic sections to "real" reading. Offers specific recommendations for…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Higher Education