Basics of Reading Approach Plates
Read and understand the information provided in this document: Basics of Reading Approach Plates
NOTE: The section on procedure turns will be covered in the next lesson, along with an introduction to holds.
This document from the FAA is provided for further detail and reference; FAA Instrument Procedures Handbook
You can also access individual sections of the Handbook from the FAA Instrument Procedures Website (Chapter 4 - Approaches)
Keep in mind that regulations for Europe, Asia and other parts of the world that fall under ICAO, EurOps, local regulatory or other authority may differ from the FAA regulations.