Reading Strategies

Both skimming and scanning are for in-depth reading.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Both strategies are for quick reading.

Scanning is used to find specific information quickly.

• True

• False

In skimming a research article, one must read only the title and author.

• True

• False

Skimming gives you a general idea of what a text or article is about.

• True

• False

In skimming, it is advisable to think like the author.

• True

• False

In scanning, one has to first identify what you're looking for by listing key words.

• True

• False

Scanning is an academic skill but skimming is not.

• True

• False

What do you use when you are looking for a meaning of a word in a dictionary?

• Skimming

• Scanning

Which should you use when deciding on what article to read from a magazine or newspaper?

• Skimming

• Scanning

• Skimming

• Scanning