1) What are the four reading techniques you can use to get relevant information from different sources of information?
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1) What are the four reading techniques you can use to get relevant information from different sources of information?
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Reading techniques
To read effectively, you need to use different reading techniques for different purposes and texts. You should always read for a clearly defined purpose.
> Skimming
Skimming will help you grasp the general idea or gist of a text. You might quickly read the table of contents, the headings or the abstract. You could also read the first and last paragraphs and the first and last sentence of each paragraph in a relevant section.
> Scanning
Scanning allows you to locate precise information. You might identify a key terms or expressions which will alert you to where your subject is being addressed. You could then run your eyes over a text looking for these.
> Detailed reading
Detailed reading allows you to critically consider aspects of the text. This may involve close reading of the entire text, or important sections of the text.
> Revision reading
This involves reading rapidly through material with which you are already familiar, To confirm knowledge and understanding.
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