Title: 4 Reading Techniques To Help You Read More in Less Time
Headings: 4 Reading Techniques To Help You Read More in Less Time
4 Reading Techniques To Help You Read More in Less Time
4 Reading Techniques To Help You Read More in Less Time
1) Scanning.
Scan content when:
2) Skimming.
Skim content when:
3) Intensive Reading.
Read intensively when:
4) Extensive Reading.
Reader Action Steps

Content: choosing meals. If a restaurant or fast food joint has more than 10 options and you only have 15 minutes to spare, use the power of scanning to your advantage. Once your eyes focus on a familiar pattern (like the words ‘lunch set’ or ‘meat entrees’), you can read only what’s in that category. In general, scanning is most effective for material with a set layout, such as newspapers and phonebooks. This is the best technique to use when you need specific information – fast. 2) Skimming. Skimming involves reading more in less time. Unlike scanning, you first need to get the main idea of the material before looking for certain details that back it up. This works best for non-fiction works. Similar to other reading techniques, you need to establish the following before skimming can be called successful: