I hope this answers your question:

1) all steps in the PR system is required, but, play with it and see what works for you.
You might need to modify some steps to fit your need.

2) In learning the system, it is cumbersome in doing the steps, but as you stay with it, it gets easier and quicker. PR is vastly superior to seedreading (Your eyes do not get tired, you remember more of your readings and for longer periods than with speed reading.)

3) It works on all materials-no matter how long or short. But, again here, use the NOPS (NOTICE, OWN, PLAY, STAY)
Hope this helped.
jonah

[This message has been edited by jonah (edited August 07, 2001).]