Citations are specific facts; they require scanning, not skimming.
Headings are signposts that help skimmers navigate topics.
You scan the entries to locate the specific word.
Retrieval speed is the metric of success for scanning.
Keywords are the focus of a scan.
Structured lists are ideal for scanning.
Theme identification is the goal of skimming.
Success in scanning is measured by speed and accuracy of locating the target.
Skimming is essentially previewing a text for core information.
Scanning indexes involves looking for visual cues like capitalization.
Scanning relies on the reader having a clear target in mind.
Paragraph openings/closings often contain the main idea in skimming.
Factual questions are efficiently answered through scanning.
Scanning is target-driven; skimming is topic-driven.
Efficient scanners minimize the number of fixations to find their target.
Abstracts are skimmed to grasp the study's purpose and conclusion.
Scanning is purely for retrieval of specific information.
Knowing how information is organized (e.g., A-Z) helps scanning.
Headlines are designed for skimming to grab attention and summarize news.
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