Reading Methods Skimming Used to quickly identify the

Reading Methods

Skimming Used to quickly identify the main ideas of a text p Used when material must be read in a limited amount of time p Useful when seeking specific information rather than reading for comprehension p Skimming works well to find dates, names, and places p http: //42 explore. com/skim. htm

Scanning Use when looking for key words or ideas p Used to quickly find specific information p Helpful when taking a test p http: //ababasoft. com/wider_eye_span/scan. htm

Speed Reading p p Aims to increase the reading speed without compromising on understanding retention A method of reading using skimming and scanning Click: http: //www. spreeder. com/ to see how well you speed read Strategies used n Identifying words without focusing on each letter Not sounding out all words n Not sub-vocalizing some phrases n Spending less time on some phrases than others n Skimming small sections A process that increases the speed of reading without compromising on the retention of the content n p http: //www. buzzle. com/articles/reading-skills-and-strategies. html http: //www. merriam-webster. com/dictionary/speed-reading & http: //www. mindtools. com/speedrd. html

In-depth Reading p Used to n n n Gain deeper meaning and comprehension Research detailed information Read difficult sections of a text http: //owll. massey. ac. nz/study-skills/in-depth-reading. php

4 Methods of In-depth Reading 1. 2. 3. 4. The The RAP strategy RIDA strategy Five S method SQ 3 R Meth

Method #1 p The RAP strategy n Good for textbook explanations and research articles Read (a paragraph or a section) p Ask yourself some questions about what you have just read p Put the answers in your own words (and make notes if you need) p http: //owll. massey. ac. nz/study-skills/in-depth-reading. php

Method #2 p The RIDA strategy n Relates to descriptive and narrative texts Read p Imagine the scene you have just read about p Describe it to yourself p Add more detail as you read p http: //owll. massey. ac. nz/study-skills/in-depth-reading. php

Method #3 p The Five S method n Reminds students to use the appropriate reading style p Skim: § Read the introduction, summary and first and last sentences of each paragraph. p Scan: § Where is the information on …? p Select: § Do you need to read all this chapter? Select sections that you need to know more about. p Slurp: § Read in-depth and more slowly selected sections. Can you tell yourself about this concept now? Read again if necessary. p Summarize: § Use a map, keywords, index cards, or questions as a framework for some notes. Take no more than 10 minutes. http: //owll. massey. ac. nz/study-skills/in-depth-reading. php

Method #4 p SQ 3 R n Survey: p n Question: p n Read the material in-depth Recite: p n Ask questions about the material Read: p n Skim through the material Make notes from memory Review: p Check your recalled notes http: //owll. massey. ac. nz/study-skills/in-depth-reading. php