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What is the main purpose of skimming and scanning?
What is the main purpose of skimming and scanning?
- To become flexible readers
- To increase reading speed (correct)
- To waste time
- To read everything in detail
Which of the following statements about skimming and scanning is true?
Which of the following statements about skimming and scanning is true?
- Skimming and scanning are used to read everything in detail.
- Skimming and scanning are not effective for reading non-fiction material.
- Skimming and scanning are strategies used for slow reading.
- Skimming is used to find general ideas while scanning is used for specific information. (correct)
Which reading strategy is at the slow end of the speed reading range?
Which reading strategy is at the slow end of the speed reading range?
- Skimming
- Reading everything
- Scanning
- Studying (correct)
What do flexible readers do when using skimming and scanning?
What do flexible readers do when using skimming and scanning?
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Which type of material works best with skimming?
Which type of material works best with skimming?
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Study Notes
Skimming and Scanning
- The main purpose of skimming and scanning is to quickly locate specific information or to get an overall sense of the content.
Reading Strategies
- Skimming is at the fast end of the speed reading range, while scanning is at the slow end of the speed reading range.
Effective Reading
- Flexible readers adjust their reading strategy based on the purpose of their reading and the type of material they are reading, using skimming and scanning when necessary.
Suitable Materials
- Skimming works best with materials that have a clear structure, such as headings, subheadings, and bullet points, like newspapers, reports, and websites.
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Test your knowledge on skimming and scanning techniques with this quiz from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Learn the differences between these two speed reading strategies and when to use each one.
