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Skimming & Scanning

Skimming & Scanning

by Tasfia Talukder -
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Discuss what is scanning & skimming with  two examples

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Re: Skimming & Scanning

by Md. Hasibur Rahman -
Scanning :-
Scanning is a technique used to find specific information quickly without reading the entire text. When scanning, you look for keywords, phrases, or data points relevant to your query.

Examples:

Finding a Phone Number in a Directory: If you're searching for a contact number in a phone book or online directory, you scan through the pages or listings to find the name of the person or business. You focus only on the part of the text where the names are listed, rather than reading the entire directory.

Locating a Specific Fact in a Research Article: Imagine you’re looking for a particular statistic in a research paper. You’d scan the headings, subheadings, and key parts of the text (like tables or charts) to quickly find the exact figure or data you need.

Skimming :-
Definition: Skimming involves quickly reading through a text to get a general overview or the main ideas. It’s not about finding specific details but rather understanding the gist of the content.

Examples:

Reading a News Article: When you skim a news article, you might read the headline, the first paragraph, and any subheadings. This gives you a general idea of the story's main points without reading every sentence.

Reviewing a Book Chapter: If you’re trying to decide if a chapter in a textbook is relevant to your study, you might skim through the introduction, conclusion, and any highlighted or bolded terms. This way, you get a sense of the chapter’s content and whether it’s worth reading in detail.
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by Anik Sarker Proloy -
Scanning is quickly searching for specific information (like a date or keyword) without reading everything.

Example: Looking for a name in a news article.


Skimming is reading quickly to grasp the main idea without focusing on details.

Example: Skimming a chapter to get an overview before studying it in depth.
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by Md. Rakibul Hasan -
Scanning is quickly searching for specific information in a text. For example, looking for a phone number in a directory or a date in a historical timeline.

Skimming is reading quickly to get the main idea of a text. For example, previewing a chapter in a textbook or deciding if an article is relevant to your research.
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Re: Skimming & Scanning

by Maynur Reza -
Scanning and skimming are two reading techniques that help readers process information quickly.

1. Scanning
Definition: Scanning involves looking for specific information in a text without reading everything. You focus on finding particular details like dates, names, keywords, or figures.
Example 1: If you're looking for a specific date in a history textbook, you would scan through the paragraphs to find it without reading every sentence.
Example 2: In a menu, if you're searching for a vegetarian option, you would scan the list of dishes for words like "vegetarian" or "vegan" without reading every dish description.
2. Skimming
Definition: Skimming is reading quickly to get the general idea or the main points of a text. You don’t read everything; instead, you glance over the headings, subheadings, and the first or last sentences of paragraphs.
Example 1: If you want to get an idea of what a novel is about, you might skim the first few pages to grasp the plot and key characters without reading in detail.
Example 2: When you browse a news article, you skim the headlines and the first paragraph to understand the gist of the story without reading all the details.
Both techniques help save time depending on what kind of information you're looking for.
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Re: Skimming & Scanning

by Sabbir Bhuiyan -

Scanning is a technique akin to a rapid-fire search within a textual labyrinth. It involves a focused perusal, akin to a hawk's keen eye, seeking out the desired keywords or phrases amidst a sea of words.

Skimming is a strategy resembling a gentle breeze, caressing the surface of a textural landscape. It entails a cursory examination, capturing the essence without delving into the minutiae, akin to a bird's-eye view of a sprawling terrain.

Example:

Scanning: I am embarking on a treasure hunt within my cookbook, searching for the elusive recipe for chocolate chip cookies. I am using the scanning technique, akin to a bloodhound sniffing a trail, to locate the desired keywords.

Skimming: I am attempting to gauge the allure of a literary work. I am employing skimming, akin to a taste test of a culinary masterpiece, to ascertain if the narrative is palatable.


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Re: Skimming & Scanning

by Md. Rahul Hossain -

Scanning

Scanning: This technique involves quickly searching for specific information within a text.
  1. Phone Book: Searching for your friend's name to find their phone number.
  2. Bus Schedule: Looking for the time of a specific bus route amidst many listed times.

Skimming

Skimming: This technique is used to get a general idea of the content without reading everything in detail.

  1. Textbook Chapter: Glancing through the headings and subheadings to understand the main concepts before diving deeper into the content.
  2. News Article: Reading the headline, lead paragraph, and conclusion to get an overview of the story without reading the entire article.

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Re: Skimming & Scanning

by Md Tanvin Rashid Tasin -
Scanning :
Scanning is a technique used when looking for specific information in a text. Instead of reading every word, the reader moves their eyes quickly over the text to locate particular details like names, dates, or specific facts.
Example 1: When we read a newspaper and look for the score of a soccer match. We don't read the entire article, but we scan the text to find the team's names and the final score.
Example 2: While going through a research paper, we might scan the abstract or conclusion to see if it contains information relevant to our study, such as a specific method or result.

Skimming :
Skimming is a technique used to get a general overview of the content. Instead of focusing on every word, the reader glances over headings, subheadings, and key sentences to grasp the main idea.
Example 1: When browsing a textbook before an exam, we skim the chapters to get a sense of the key concepts without reading the detailed explanations.
Example 2: If we're considering whether to buy a book, we might skim the introduction and a few paragraphs from different chapters to determine if the content is interesting or useful.
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by MD. ASIFUL ISLAM -
Scanning and skimming are two reading techniques used to quickly gather information from a text, but they serve different purposes.

1. Scanning

Scanning is a technique where you look for specific information in a text without reading the entire content. It’s about locating particular words, phrases, dates, or data quickly.

Examples:

Example 1: If you're searching for a phone number in a long contact list, you scan through the list until you find the number you need.

Example 2: When looking through a textbook for the definition of a term, you scan the pages to find the specific word you’re looking for.


2. Skimming

Skimming involves quickly reading through a text to get the general idea or the gist of the content. It's a faster process than regular reading and doesn’t require in-depth understanding.

Examples:

Example 1: When you pick up a newspaper and skim through the headlines to get a sense of the major news stories of the day.

Example 2: Before diving into a book or research paper, you skim the introduction and conclusion to understand the key points or arguments presented.
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by Swadhin Chandra Dey -
Scanning and skimming are two ways to read quickly and find information without going through everything in detail.
Scanning:
• Scanning means looking for specific details, like a name, date, or keyword. We don't need to read every word—we just search for what we need.
Example 1: If we're checking a TV schedule to see when our favorite show is on, we scan the list until we find the show and see its time.
Example 2: When using a dictionary to find the meaning of "apple," we scan the pages, looking for words that start with "A" until we find "apple."
Skimming:
• Skimming is when we quickly go through a text to understand the main idea. We don’t read every word, just enough to get the overall meaning.
Example 1: If we're reading a news article but just want to know the main points, we skim the headlines and first sentences to get the main idea.
Example 2: If we pick up a book and want to decide if it’s interesting, we skim the chapter titles and a few sentences from each chapter to get a sense of what it’s about.
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by Rituparna Banik -
Scanning &Skimming:

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Scanning and skimming are both reading techniques used to quickly extract information from a text, but they serve different purposes:


1. Scanning: Scanning is the reading technique used to locate specific information or keywords within a text without reading it in full. This technique helps us to find a particular piece of data, such as a date, name, or number very quickly.

For Examples:

1. when we search an important line among various line, we often use this technique to find that specific line in a short time by scanning the keyword of that line.

2. we often used this technique to Search a specific data quickly from a long passage by scanning.



2. Skimming: Skimming is the technique to quickly read through a text to get the general idea or overview to focus on the main points rather than details.

For Examples:

1. we often skim a newspaper article to get a sense of the main news story without reading every paragraph.

2.we often skim a book’s introduction or chapter summary to get an idea of what the chapter we will cover.
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by Arman Hossen Ripon -

1.SCANNING: 

Scanning involves quickly searching through a text to find specific information, such as names or dates, without reading everything. It is useful when you need to locate exact details within a large amount of information.

  • Example 1: Searching for a friend's phone number in a contact list.
  • Example 2: Finding a word in a dictionary.

2.SKIMMING:

Skimming is about rapidly going through a text to grasp its general ideas. By focusing on headings, subheadings, and key sentences, you can understand the main points without delving into details, making it ideal for getting an overview of the content.

  • Example 1: Previewing a textbook chapter by reading headings and summaries.
  • Example 2: Browsing a news article's headline and subheadings for the main ideas.

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by Md. Raihan Hossain -
➤Scanning is a reading technique where we move our eyes quickly over a text to find specific information without reading the whole thing. We’re looking for keywords or phrases related to what we need.

-Example 1: When reading a recipe, we scan for the cooking time to see how long the dish will take to prepare.
-Example 2: In an exam, we scan through a multiple choice question to find a keyword that helps us choose the correct answer.

➤Skimming is when we read through a text rapidly to get the overall sense or gist of the content, focusing on headlines, subheadings, and the first sentences of paragraphs.

-Example 1: When flipping through a magazine, we skim articles to decide which ones are interesting enough to read in full.
-Example 2: Skimming through the first few pages of a novel to understand the main characters and setting before reading deeper.
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Re: Skimming & Scanning

by UMMA IMAN MONEA -
Scanning and skimming both are techniques to quickly gather information without reading the full text.

Scanning is when I search for specific details without reading every word.
For example, if I’m reading a newspaper to find the score of a football game, I’ll scan the sports section for numbers.
Another example is using a textbook to quickly find a definition.

Skimming helps me get the general idea of a text.
For instance, if I have a long article, I’ll skim through the headings or first sentences to grasp the main points.
When reviewing a book, I skim chapters to understand the overall plot.
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Re: Skimming & Scanning

by Tarek Mondol -
Scanning and skimming are two different reading techniques used to quickly gather information from a text.



Scanning

Definition: Scanning is the process of looking for specific information in a text without reading it word for word. The reader moves their eyes quickly over the content to locate particular details, such as names, dates, numbers, or keywords.



Example 1: You're searching for the release date of a movie in a long article. Instead of reading the entire text, you scan for the word "release date" or a specific month/year.



Example 2: If you're reading a product manual and need to know how to reset a device, you would scan for the keyword "reset" to quickly find the instructions.



Skimming

Definition: Skimming involves reading through the text quickly to get the general idea or overview of the content. It helps in understanding the main points without delving into the details.



Example 1: Before reading a news article thoroughly, you skim the headlines and subheadings to get a sense of what the article covers.



Example 2: While preparing for an exam, you might skim a textbook chapter to get a quick overview of the main topics and ideas before focusing on detailed study.
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by motasim shahriar -
Scanning

Definition: Scanning is used to find specific information quickly without reading everything.

Examples:
1. Job Search: Quickly locate job listings with keywords like “Bachelor’s degree” or “5 years experience.”
2. Phone Number: Find a business’s phone number in a directory by looking for the business name.

Skimming

Definition: Skimming helps you get a general idea of the content by reading main headings and key sentences.

Examples:
1. Article Review: Get the gist of an article by reading the introduction, headings, and conclusion.
2. Textbook Chapter: Refresh main concepts by skimming through headings, subheadings, and highlighted text.

Scanning is for finding specific details; skimming is for understanding the general content.
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Re: Skimming & Scanning

by Afnan 1972 -
Scanning: Scanning is a reading technique used to quickly locate specific information without going through the entire text. The goal is to identify particular words, phrases, or data that answer your query.
Below I will give a few example for better understanding :

Looking up a word in a dictionary: When you're searching for a definition, you skip over unrelated entries, focusing only on the alphabetical section where the word appears. You don't read all the words—just the relevant one.
Finding a date in a calendar: If you're searching for an event's date, you scan through the dates until you spot the one that matches your target, ignoring all other details in the calendar.
Skimming
Definition: Skimming is a technique used to quickly gather the main ideas or general understanding of a text. Instead of diving into details, the reader captures the essence by focusing on headlines, introductory sentences, and key concepts.
For example:

Flipping through a magazine article: You might skim by reading the headline, subheadings, and looking at any pictures or captions to get the article's theme, without reading it word for word.
Previewing a report: When reviewing a business report to decide if it's relevant, you might read the executive summary, skim over the key sections, and glance at graphs or charts to understand the report's overall message.
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by Md Asir Foysul -
Scanning and skimming are two distinct reading techniques used to quickly find specific information or grasp the general idea of a text.

1. Scanning

Definition: Scanning involves looking through a text to find specific information or keywords without reading everything. It's more targeted and focused.

Example 1: If you're looking for a particular date in a history book, you would scan the text for numbers and keywords related to the event you're interested in.

Example 2: When searching for a phone number in a directory, you don’t read every name; instead, you scan for the specific name or initial letters to find the relevant contact.


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2. Skimming

Definition: Skimming is reading quickly to get the general idea or gist of the content. You focus on headings, subheadings, and key sentences without paying attention to every detail.

Example 1: When reading a newspaper, you might skim over the headlines and the first few lines of each article to decide which one you want to read in more detail.

Example 2: If you’re trying to understand the overall plot of a novel but don’t have time to read it fully, you might skim through chapters, focusing on the beginning and ending of paragraphs to get a sense of the main events.
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Re: Skimming & Scanning

by Shagato Chowdhury -
Scanning is a reading technique I use to quickly find specific information without reading the entire text. The goal is to locate keywords, phrases, or data that answer my query. For instance, when I look up a word in a dictionary, I skip over irrelevant entries, focusing only on the section where the word is. Similarly, when I search for a date in a calendar, I ignore other details and scan through the dates to find the one I need.

Skimming, on the other hand, allows me to gather the main ideas of a text quickly. Instead of diving into details, I focus on headings, introductory sentences, and key concepts. For example, when flipping through a magazine, I might read the headlines, and subheadings, and glance at pictures or captions to understand the theme. When previewing a report, I focus on the executive summary and key sections to get an overall sense of the content.
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Re: Skimming & Scanning

by Nihar Ranjan Roy -
Scanning and skimming are two reading techniques used to quickly gather information from a text.

Scanning involves looking for specific information in a text without reading the whole content. For example, when searching for a phone number in a directory, you scan through names until you find the one you need.

Example 1: Looking for a specific date in a history book.
Example 2: Searching for a keyword in a research paper.
Skimming is reading through the text quickly to get a general idea of the content. It’s useful when you need to grasp the main points without going into detail.

Example 1: Skimming the headlines and first paragraphs of news articles to understand the key stories of the day.
Example 2: Skimming a book’s introduction to see if it's relevant to your research.
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by Akib Al Ashrafi -
Scanning and Skimming: Efficient Reading Techniques
Scanning and skimming are two effective reading strategies used to quickly locate specific information or get a general overview of a text. They are particularly useful when dealing with large amounts of information, such as textbooks, articles, or websites.
Scanning
* Purpose: To find specific information quickly.
* How it works: The reader's eyes move rapidly over the text, searching for keywords or phrases related to the desired information.
* Example:
* Scenario: You need to find the phone number of a local restaurant.
* Scanning: You quickly scan the restaurant's website, looking for a "Contact Us" section or a phone number listed in the header or footer.
Skimming
* Purpose: To get a general overview of a text.
* How it works: The reader reads the headings, subheadings, and the first and last sentences of each paragraph to get a sense of the main ideas.
* Example:
* Scenario: You want to learn the basic plot of a novel before reading it.
* Skimming: You read the book's summary on the back cover, skim through the chapter titles, and read the first and last paragraphs of each chapter.
In summary, scanning and skimming are valuable tools for efficient reading. By using these techniques, you can save time and focus on the most relevant information.
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Re: Skimming & Scanning

by MD SHARIFUL ISLAM SOYKOT -
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Scanning: Scanning is quickly searching through a text to find specific information or keywords, such as names, dates, or statistics.

Examples:
1. Locating a phone number in a long contact list.
2. Searching for the date of an event in a report.

Skimming: Skimming involves quickly reading to get a general overview of the text, identifying the main ideas without focusing on details.

Examples:
1. Skimming newspaper headlines to understand major stories.
2. Reading the first and last sentences of paragraphs in a long email to grasp key points.