Skimming and Scanning

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What is scanning?

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Quickly reading over a text to find some specific information which is focused upon.

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What are scanning techniques?

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Looking for specific words, phrases, names, dates, or places.

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What is skimming?

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Quickly reading over a text to get the general gist.

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When would you use skimming?

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When you need to gain a general overview of a text.

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When would you use scanning?

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When you need to find specific information in a text.

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What should you look for when scanning?

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Key words related to the topic.

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What is the main purpose of skimming?

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To understand the main ideas without reading every word.

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What is the main purpose of scanning?

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To locate specific details quickly.

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Can you use skimming for detailed understanding?

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No, skimming is not for detailed understanding.

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Can you use scanning for general understanding?

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No, scanning is not for general understanding.