To Ask - what is this topic all about?
To Think - what do I know about this topic?
To Know - what have I remembered about this topic?
To Revise - have I remembered everything I need to about this topic?
To Remember - what can I recall?
To Learn - how does this fit into my overall knowledge of the subject?
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Have a desk of your own
Have a good chair to use
Find a pleasant, quiet place
Have some bookshelves and keep them neat and tidy
Have a good light
Have all the materials you need