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Reading Methods. Skimming. Used to quickly identify the main ideas of a text Used when material must be read in a limited amount of time Useful when seeking specific information rather than reading for comprehension Skimming works well to find dates, names, and places.
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Skimming • Used to quickly identify the main ideas of a text • Used when material must be read in a limited amount of time • Useful when seeking specific information rather than reading for comprehension • Skimming works well to find dates, names, and places http://42explore.com/skim.htm
Scanning • Use when looking for key words or ideas • Used to quickly find specific information • Helpful when taking a test http://ababasoft.com/wider_eye_span/scan.htm
Speed Reading • Aims to increase the reading speed without compromising on understanding retention • A method of reading using skimming and scanning • Click: http://www.spreeder.com/ to see how well you speed read • Strategies used • Identifying words without focusing on each letter • Not sounding out all words • Not sub-vocalizing some phrases • Spending less time on some phrases than others • Skimming small sections • A process that increases the speed of reading without compromising on the retention of the content http://www.buzzle.com/articles/reading-skills-and-strategies.html http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speed-reading & http://www.mindtools.com/speedrd.html
In-depth Reading • Used to • Gain deeper meaning and comprehension • Research detailed information • Read difficult sections of a text http://owll.massey.ac.nz/study-skills/in-depth-reading.php
4 Methods of In-depth Reading • The RAP strategy • The RIDA strategy • The Five S method • The SQ3R Meth
Method #1 • The RAP strategy • Good for textbook explanations and research articles • Read (a paragraph or a section) • Ask yourself some questions about what you have just read • Put the answers in your own words (and make notes if you need) http://owll.massey.ac.nz/study-skills/in-depth-reading.php
Method #2 • The RIDA strategy • Relates to descriptive and narrative texts • Read • Imagine the scene you have just read about • Describe it to yourself • Add more detail as you read http://owll.massey.ac.nz/study-skills/in-depth-reading.php
Method #3 • The Five S method • Reminds students to use the appropriate reading style • Skim: • Read the introduction, summary and first and last sentences of each paragraph. • Scan: • Where is the information on …? • Select: • Do you need to read all this chapter? Select sections that you need to know more about. • Slurp: • Read in-depth and more slowly selected sections. Can you tell yourself about this concept now? Read again if necessary. • Summarize: • Use a map, keywords, index cards, or questions as a framework for some notes. Take no more than 10 minutes. http://owll.massey.ac.nz/study-skills/in-depth-reading.php
Method #4 • SQ3R • Survey: • Skim through the material • Question: • Ask questions about the material • Read: • Read the material in-depth • Recite: • Make notes from memory • Review: • Check your recalled notes http://owll.massey.ac.nz/study-skills/in-depth-reading.php