1.Skimming and scanning are especially valuable when there is only one item of information that you need to find from a particular passage.
2.Skimming and scanning are very rapid reading methods in which you glance at a passage to find specific information. These reading methods make it easier for you to grasp large amounts of material, especially when you're previewing. They are also useful when you don't need to know every word.
Scanning refers to reading a text quickly in order to locate specific pieces of information.
When scanning,
- don't start from the beginning and read to the end
- jump around in the text, trying to find the information you need
- cam't read every word/skip many words
- look for information as quickly as you can
You can scan,
- a table of contents in a book or magazine
- an index in a textbook
- a timetable
- the ads in a newspaper
- a list of movies in the newspaper
- a telephone book the page of a dictionary
- a passage/text/article to quickly find the information mentioned in the question
What is skimming?
Skimming refers to reading a paragraph quickly to get an idea of what it is about, without trying to understand its details.
- this is a technique used to identify the main ideas of a text
When skimming,
- don't read every thing but try to skip the text
- read the first and last sentences of paragraphs
- read the introduction and the summary
- read a few examples until you understand the concepts they are meant to illustrate
When skimming a textbook,
- quickly note the title, subheadings, italicized words
- boldfaces prints and illustrations
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