Skimming Techniques and Strategies

Skimming Techniques and Strategies

Assessment

Interactive Video

Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video tutorial by Morag from Academic Skills explains the skimming strategy for reading. Skimming is useful for quickly getting an overview of a text, especially when time is limited or when evaluating a source's relevance. The video guides viewers on how to skim read by focusing on main ideas, such as headings and conclusions, and thinking like the author. It demonstrates applying skimming to a paper on peer learning programs, emphasizing the importance of determining the paper's relevance and credibility. The tutorial concludes with a summary of skimming steps and the benefits of peer learning programs.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of skimming a text?

To memorize every detail

To get a quick overview

To write a summary

To find specific data

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is skimming not appropriate?

When you have limited time

When you need in-depth knowledge

When evaluating a source's usefulness

When you need a quick overview

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you determine first before skimming?

The purpose of reading

The publication date

The length of the text

The author's background

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which parts of the text should you focus on while skimming?

References

Main ideas like headings and conclusions

Every word

Footnotes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in applying skimming to a paper?

Highlighting key terms

Checking the bibliography

Reading the entire paper

Determining the paper's purpose

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What criteria should be considered to determine a paper's usefulness?

Its font size

Its color scheme

Its relevance to the topic

Its length

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to check the publication date of a paper?

To check the paper's popularity

To determine the paper's length

To find out the author's age

To ensure it is recent and relevant

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