Scanning tecniques

What is scanning?

• A reading technique used to find specific information.

• A reading technique used to find general information.

• A listening and reading technique used for relevant information

In scanning what do you have to look for?

• Keywords such as names, as well as numbers and addresses

• The general information

• The love of your life

• Commas, colon, semicolon and quotations

Can scanning be used in any text or just academic texts?

• Yes, it can be used in any type of text, like informational, instructional and academical ones.a

• No, it's usage is only for academic texts

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What is an important advice when it comes to scanning?

• Understand how the information in the text is arranged

• Look for keywords first

• Read the whole text

• Drink water

Is scanning a complement to skimming ?

• Yes, most of the time they are used together to comprehend the text better

• No, they cannot be used together

• No, they are mortal enemies