1. Scanning:

• Definition: Scanning involves looking for specific information in a text without reading every word. It's typically used when you know exactly what you're searching for, such as a particular date, name, or fact.
• Example 1: You're reading a book on history, and you want to find the exact year when World War I began. Instead of reading the entire chapter, you scan the headings and subheadings until you find the relevant date: 1914.
• Example 2: In a restaurant menu, you are looking for vegetarian options. You scan the menu, skipping over other dishes, and focus on the ones labeled "Vegetarian."

2. Skimming:

• Definition: Skimming is reading quickly to get a general idea of the content. It involves going through large sections of text to grasp the main points without paying attention to details.
• Example 1: Before deciding whether to read an article in-depth, you skim the introduction, first sentence of each paragraph, and conclusion to understand if it’s relevant to your research.
• Example 2: You skim the headlines and bolded sections of a newspaper to get an overview of the main stories of the day without reading each article fully.