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Skimming-and-Scanning-Reading-and-Writing

Learn how these two terms differ. Once master them, you got to put it into practice.

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Skimming-and-Scanning-Reading-and-Writing

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  1. Skimming and Scanning Reading and Writing Reading is a fundamental skill in today’s world, and while many believe it is a basic task, it can be challenging to tackle lengthy texts. With two different techniques, 'skimming' and 'scanning,' you can easily navigate through materials efficiently.

  2. Difference between Skimming and Scanning 1 2 Skimming Scanning This technique refers to reading quickly to get the main idea of a text. Here, you focus on headings, subheadings, and any bold or italicized text to get an overview of the material. This technique involves searching the text for specific information such as keywords, dates, or names. By scanning, you quickly locate the information, ignoring irrelevant content. 3 When to Use Them Knowing when to skim or scan can save you time. Skimming is perfect for short articles, and scanning works great with materials such as job adverts, surveys, or reports.

  3. How to Skim Read Pays attention to the title and section titles, and any bold or italicized text to gather an overview of the text. 1. Heading & Subheading Skim the first paragraph to understand the topic and read the last sentence to gather information about the conclusion or summary. 2. First Paragraph & Last Sentence Images, graphs, charts, or diagrams that reveal the main points of the article quickly. 3. Graphic Elements These crucial words give an overview of what the text is about. 4. Boldfaced Words

  4. How to Scan Read Look for Specific Information Locate the keywords by searching for them visually, such as bolding or underlining. 1 2 3 Identify Keywords Get the Information Identify the essential words needed from the text Read the relevant text of the identified keywords for the necessary information.

  5. Tips for Efficient Skimming and Scanning 1. Purpose 2. Eliminate Distractions Have a clear goal of what you are looking for, and go straight to it. Create a distraction-free environment to help you focus without interruptions. 3. Take Breaks 4. Practice Take short breaks to avoid mental exhaustion when going through extensive material. Like any other skill, skimming and scanning get better with practice.

  6. When Skimming and Scanning are Useful Skimming Scanning Investigation When you need to get an overview of a lengthy document quickly. When you have a specific piece of information you need to find quickly When you investigate a topic, aware of where to find the crucial information.

  7. Conclusion Save Time Utilize Your Time Comprehension With skimming and scanning, you can reduce reading time for lengthy materials. You can read numerous materials too promptly and utilize your time wisely. With these skills, you can find the information you need with ease and gain a better understanding of what you read.

  8. References • https://www.oxford-royale.com/articles/skimming-scanning/ • https://writingcenter.fas.harvard.edu/pages/reading-skimming-and-scanning • https://academicskills.anu.edu.au/resources/handouts/reading-academic-texts/skimming-and-scanning

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