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Skimming and scanning

Skimming is looking for the main ideas in a text. Scanning is looking for specific information (e.g. a number or a name).

Websites

• Four strategies for effective readingMonash University
• Scanning to locate specifically required informationUEfAP
• Skimming and scanningButte College
• Reading: Skimming and scanningBBC