SKIM AND SCAN (THEORY)

Skim and scan are a couple of so many reading techniques, but with so much differents between each other. 

We skimming when we want to read something quickly to get a general idea. You are Skimming if you: 

• Read the table of contents
• Read headings and subheadings
• Read the opening and closing sentences of paragraphs 
• Look at any ilustrations or graphic features 

When Scanning you want to read something quickly to find a specific idea, word (keyword) or information. You are scanning if you:

•  Look for key words related to your topic 
• Look for bold print and italics 
• Look for words in larger front sizes

You can use the skim technique if you are previewing a book, if you are reading a book before buying it and if you are looking through a newspaper or magazine. 

You can use the scanning techniques if you want to answer an especific question, or if you are trying to find a number or looking in a dictionary