Skimming

Skimming

1. Definition

   • A reading skill employed to obtain the general idea of a text, to find out writer's POV and to see how the contents in a passage are arranged.
   • When a text is too long and we have limited amount of time, we use this reading technique

2. Tips for better skimming

   • Glance at/read a document or report quickly, noting only main points
   • Read the first and last paragraphs using headings, summaries and other organizers as they move down the page
   • Read headings, sub-headings and illustrations
   • Consider reading the first sentence of each paragraph rather than reading for comprehension
   • Effective for finding dates, names of people and places, reviewing graphs, table and chart

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