Data retrieval is the main goal.
Skimming is a deliberate, strategic way to interact with text.
A clear search target is essential.
Skimming evaluates relevance.
Scanning requires sustained, high-intensity mental focus.
Quotes are specific targets.
These elements structure the text to aid skimming.
Skimming provides the 'map' for more detailed reading later.
Speed and efficiency are the primary goals.
Efficiency in scanning comes from skipping non-target text.
Skimming as a pre-reading strategy prepares the brain for the full text.
Locating specific items is the definition of scanning.
Searching for a specific time is a scanning task.
Bolded words usually highlight core topics, useful for skimming.
Scanning focuses on specific details (bottom-up) to find a result.
Keywords carry the weight of meaning in skimming.
Scanning seeks the smallest identifiable target.
Skimming a few paragraphs reveals the complexity/level of the text.
You must stay focused on your specific target while scanning.
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