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Scanning and Skimming

Scanning and Skimming

by Saif Hassan Emon (1582) -
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  • Scanning: Scanning is a quick reading technique used to find specific information, such as a name, date, or keyword, without reading the entire text.
  • Example 1: When searching for a word in a dictionary, you scan through the pages until you find the specific word and its definition.
  • Example 2: In a restaurant menu, you scan the list of items to find a specific dish you're interested in.


  • Skimming: Skimming is reading quickly to get the main idea or overview of the text without focusing on the details.
  • Example 1: When browsing a newspaper, you skim through headlines and the first few sentences of articles to see which ones you want to read in full.
  • Example 2: Before studying a textbook chapter, you skim it by reading the headings, subheadings, and bolded terms to understand what the chapter is about.