Practice Questions

Skimming as a pre-reading strategy prepares the brain for the full text.

Efficiency in scanning comes from skipping non-target text.

Skimming provides the 'map' for more detailed reading later.

Keywords are the focus of a scan.

Retrieval speed is the metric of success for scanning.

You scan the entries to locate the specific word.

Headings are signposts that help skimmers navigate topics.

Citations are specific facts; they require scanning, not skimming.

You must stay focused on your specific target while scanning.

Skimming a few paragraphs reveals the complexity/level of the text.