5 Questions
What is the main purpose of skimming and scanning?
To increase reading speed
Which of the following statements about skimming and scanning is true?
Skimming is used to find general ideas while scanning is used for specific information.
Which reading strategy is at the slow end of the speed reading range?
Studying
What do flexible readers do when using skimming and scanning?
They read according to their purpose and get the information they need quickly
Which type of material works best with skimming?
Non-fiction
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.
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.
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