Skimming and Scanning

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Which reading technique is used to get a general overview of the material?

  • Skimming (correct)
  • Reading rapidly
  • Snorkeling
  • Scanning

Which reading technique is used to find specific facts?

  • Scanning (correct)
  • Reading rapidly
  • Pearl diving
  • Skimming

When would you use skimming?

  • When you want to read after you read
  • When you want to find source material for a research paper
  • When you want to determine the main idea from a long selection (correct)
  • When you want to read before you read

When would you use scanning?

<p>When you want to find source material for a research paper (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which reading technique can save you hours of laborious reading?

<p>Skimming (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Reading Techniques

  • Skimming is used to get a general overview of the material.
  • Scanning is used to find specific facts.
  • Skimming is useful when you want to quickly grasp the main ideas or concepts of a text without reading it thoroughly.
  • Scanning is useful when you need to locate specific information, such as a particular date, name, or phrase.
  • Skimming can save you hours of laborious reading by allowing you to quickly identify relevant information and focus on the most important parts of the text.

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