Notes

Skimming and Scanning
--> rapid reading methods
--> makes it easier to grasp large amounts of material when you don't need to know every word

Skimming
--> is used quickly to gather the most important information or 'gist' .
--> run your eyes over the text, noting important information.

Examples of Skimming:
-> Newspaper
-> Magazine
-> Business and Travel Brochures

How to Skim?
1.) Read the title if there is one
2.) Read the introduction or the first paragraph if there is one
3.) Read the first sentence of every paragraph
4.) Notice any pictures,charts or graphs
5.) Notice any italicized or boldface words or phrases
6.) Read the summary or the last paragraph if there is one

Conclusion
1.) Cover everything
2) Check entire page
3.) Notice Visual clues
4.) Notice graphs,charts,titles,captions

Scanning
--> reading technique to be used when you want to find specific information quickly.

Examples of scanning:
-> a google search list on the internet
-> a bus/airplane schedule
-> a conference guide
-> a graph

How to scan?
1.) State the specific information you are looking for
2.) Try to anticipate how the answer will appear and what clues you might use to help you locate the answer
3.) Use headings and any other aids that will jelp you identify which sections might contain the information you are looking for.
4.) Selectively read and skip through sections of the passage