Use a highlighter with a light, transparent color
Read the section first before highlighting
Highlight only key terms, definitions, and main ideas
Keep highlighted text to a minimum
Use one color for main ideas and another for examples or details
Avoid highlighting full paragraphs
Underline or circle important terms if needed
Write brief notes in the margins
Mark questions or confusing points with a symbol
Review and refine highlights after finishing a chapter
Highlight consistently throughout the textbook
Use a ruler or straight edge for neat lines
Do not highlight everything that seems important
Focus on information you may need to review later