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Skimming is a reading technique that uses rapid eye movements to quickly find keywords and get the general idea of a text. It is useful for previewing readings, reviewing chapters, and finding information during exams when time is limited. There are different skimming techniques like middle section skimming and zig-zag skimming. When skimming textbooks, the focus should be on objectives, introductions, headings, graphics, and review questions. When skimming internet sources, scroll through quickly noticing major headings and graphics. Scanning is searching for a specific piece of information quickly by looking for key words. It is used when you have a specific question or piece of information to find. Skimming provides the overall idea while scanning searches for details.

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Skimming is a reading technique that uses rapid eye movements to quickly find keywords and get the general idea of a text. It is useful for previewing readings, reviewing chapters, and finding information during exams when time is limited. There are different skimming techniques like middle section skimming and zig-zag skimming. When skimming textbooks, the focus should be on objectives, introductions, headings, graphics, and review questions. When skimming internet sources, scroll through quickly noticing major headings and graphics. Scanning is searching for a specific piece of information quickly by looking for key words. It is used when you have a specific question or piece of information to find. Skimming provides the overall idea while scanning searches for details.

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SKIMMING

DEFINITION
Skimming is a reading technique that uses rapid eye movements to move quickly and find
keywords in a text. Skimming tells you what general information is in a section more time
efficient.

This capability is especially useful as a preview for detailed reading or when reviewing heavy

reading content. You can use skimming to review chapters of your textbook or to review long

readings and then decide if you need to read one section more seriously than the other. For

example, during an exam, you can quickly find the gist of the whole reading just by speed

reading. This is especially useful when you have to complete a paragraph exam without

feeling pressed for time

SKIMMING READING TECHNIQUES


1. Middle section skimming

2. Ruller skimming

3. Zig-zag skimming

KINDS OF SKIMMING
Skimming Textbook Chapters
1. Focus on:
2. Chapter objectives and introductions.
3. Headings and typographical aids.
4. Graphic and visual aids.
5. Review and discussion questions.
Skimming Internet Sources
1. Scroll through the document by using the down arrow or page down key.
2. Scroll through the entire document quickly, noticing the major headings, graphics,
and length before you read.

SCANNING
DEFINITION
 Scanning is searching for a specific information quickly in order to find the detailed
information, e.g. looking for certain words, dates, names, data, and information.
 Beginning with a specific question which has specific answer.
 Using key word/ clue word on the question and find it on reading text.

How step to use Scanning


1. Check the Organization.
2. Form Specific Questions.
3. Anticipate Word Clues.
4. Identify Likely Answer Locations.
5. Use a Systematic Pattern.
6. Confirm Your Answer.

When you are Scanning


1. Don’t start from the beginning and read to the end
2. Jump around in the information you need.
3. Do not read every word
4. Look for information as quickly as you can.

How is 'skimming' different to 'scanning'?


Skimming is used to obtain the gist (the overall sense) of a piece of text.
E.g. Use skimming to get the gist of a page of a textbook to decide whether it is useful
and should therefore be read more slowly and in more detail.
Scanning is used to obtain specific information from a piece of text.
E.g. Use scanning to find detailed information question based on the questions on the
reading text.

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