Skimming
definition: Skimming is a method of quickly reading through a text to get an overall idea of the main themes or concepts.
Examples:
1.Skimming a magazine article to get a sense of the main story before deciding to read it in full.
2.Browsing through a course syllabus to understand the key topics that will be covered in the semester.
Scanning
definition: scanning is a reading technique used to find specific information quickly within a text.
Examples:
1.Looking for a specific date in a history book to find the year of an important event.
2.Searching for a flight number in a long list of airport departures.