Types / Techniques of Reading Skills

Scanning: Reading something rapidly for a specific information. Concentrate on the key word and need not recall the exact content of the page.

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Skimming: Reading a text quickly to gain a general impression of whether the text is of any use . The purpose is to get an overview of the text to check its relevance.

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Word for Word: When some textual material is not readily understood and it requires a slow, careful and analytical reading.

Extensive Reading: Broaden the general understanding of a subject. Read for pleasure with emphasis on understanding the overall meaning.

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Intensive Reading: An in-depth knowledge and understanding of the finer details of the subject .

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Speed Reading (Fixation): In order to increase our speed we must take in more words with each fixation, rather than make our eyes move faster. Reading everything in detail but develop speed through practice.

Reading Different Kinds of Text

Reading Entertaining Messages / Text: Not to receive serious information but to be entertained.

Reading General Messages / Texts: To broaden our outlook and widen our intellectual understanding and appreciation of things.

Reading Reference Materials: To obtain specific information that might be used in various academic and professional activities.

Reading Business Documents: Requires attention to all parts of the document. It demands concentration, involvement and responsibility.

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Reading Scientific and Technical Texts: We should understand not only linguistic and semantic patterns, but also discipline – specific information.

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Linguistic and Semantic Patterns: Visual Skills, Perceptual Skills, Vocabulary Skills, Skimming Skills, Critical Reading Skills.

Discipline – Specific information: basic understanding of the subject and familiarity.

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