Reading Methods
Skimming Used to quickly identify the main ideas of a text Used when material must be read in a limited amount of time Useful when seeking specific information rather than reading for comprehension Skimming works well to find dates, names, and places http://42explore.com/skim.htm
Scanning Use when looking for key words or ideas Used to quickly find specific information Helpful when taking a test http://ababasoft.com/wider_eye_span/scan.htm
Speed Reading 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 Identifying words without focusing on each letter Not sounding out all words Not sub-vocalizing some phrases Spending less time on some phrases than others Skimming small sections A process that increases the speed of reading without compromising on the retention of the content 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 Used to 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 The RAP strategy The RIDA strategy The Five S method The SQ3R Meth
Method #1 The RAP strategy Good for textbook explanations and research articles Read (a paragraph or a section) Ask yourself some questions about what you have just read Put the answers in your own words (and make notes if you need) http://owll.massey.ac.nz/study-skills/in-depth-reading.php
Method #2 The RIDA strategy Relates to descriptive and narrative texts Read Imagine the scene you have just read about Describe it to yourself Add more detail as you read http://owll.massey.ac.nz/study-skills/in-depth-reading.php
Method #3 The Five S method Reminds students to use the appropriate reading style Skim: Read the introduction, summary and first and last sentences of each paragraph. Scan: Where is the information on …? Select: Do you need to read all this chapter? Select sections that you need to know more about. Slurp: Read in-depth and more slowly selected sections. Can you tell yourself about this concept now? Read again if necessary. 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 SQ3R Survey: Question: Read: Recite: Review: Skim through the material Question: Ask questions about the material Read: Read the material in-depth Recite: Make notes from memory Review: Check your recalled notes http://owll.massey.ac.nz/study-skills/in-depth-reading.php