Scanning and Skimming

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What is skimming?

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A reading technique meant to look for main or general ideas in a text without detailed reading.

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What is scanning?

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A reading technique that implements speed reading to find specific information without reading everything.

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What is the first step in skimming a text?

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Read the title.

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What is the second step in skimming a text?

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Read sub-headings (if any on the text).

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What is the third step in skimming a text?

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Read the first line of all paragraphs.

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What is the purpose of scanning?

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To find specific information quickly, such as a phone number or an address.

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What is the first step in scanning a text?

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Try to understand how the text is arranged.

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What is the second step in scanning a text?

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Look for keywords or phrases.

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What is the third step in scanning a text?

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Run your eyes down the page.

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How does skimming differ from scanning?

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Skimming focuses on general ideas, while scanning focuses on specific information.