Survey Briefly scan the chapter to become familiar with its general content. Quickly read the title, introduction, summary, and main headings. Record the major ideas and points that you think the chapter will make. If there are a list of chapter concepts and a chapter outline, pay close attention to these. This survey should give you a feel for the topic and how the chapter is approaching it.Survey Briefly scan the chapter to become familiar with its general content. Quickly read the title, introduction, summary, and main headings. Record the major ideas and points that you think the chapter will make. If there are a list of chapter concepts and a chapter outline, pay close attention to these. This survey should give you a feel for the topic and how the chapter is approaching it