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SCANNING
Scanning is another useful tool for speeding up
your reading. Unlike skimming, when scanning, you look only for a
specific fact or piece of information without reading everything. You scan when
you look for your favorite show listed in the cable guide, for your friend’s
phone number in a telephone book, and for the sports scores in the newspaper.
For scanning to be successful, you need to understand how your material is
structured as well as comprehend what you read so you can locate the specific
information you need. Scanning also allows you to find details and other
information in a hurry.
How to scan. Because you already scan many different types of
material in your daily life, learning more details about scanning will be easy.
Establishing your purpose, locating the appropriate material, and knowing how
the information is structured before you start scanning is essential.
The material you scan is typically arranged in the
following ways: alphabetically, chronologically, non-alphabetically, by
category, or textually. Alphabetical information is arranged in order
from A to Z, while chronological information is arranged in time or
numerical order.
Information can be also be arranged in non- alphabetical order, such
as a television listing, or by category, listings of like items such as
an auto parts catalog. Sometimes information is located within the written paragraphs
of text, also known as a textual sense, as in an encyclopedia entry.
Learning to use your hands while scanning is very helpful in locating
specific information. Do you do anything with your hands to locate a word in a
dictionary? To find a meeting time on your calendar? To read a train or bus
schedule? Using your hand or finger is extremely helpful in focusing your
attention and keeping your place while scanning a column of material.
Your peripheral vision can also help you scan
effectively. When your hand moves down a list of names, you see not only the
name your finger is pointing to, but also the names above and below. Let your
eyes work for you when searching for information.
Keep the concept of key words in mind while scanning.
Your purpose will determine the key words. Suppose you are looking for the time
a train leaves from New York City for Washington, D.C.The key words to keep in
mind are “from New York City” and “to Washington,D.C.” If you are looking for
the cost of a computer printer with the code number PX-710, the key word to
locate in a list of many printers is “PX-710.”
When to scan.?You scan when your aim is to find specific pieces of
information. If you were doing the research for an oral presentation, you could
scan the index of books, web sites, and reference materials. You would discover
whether they contain any information you want and the pages where the
information can be found.
In the past, you probably scanned without knowing you were doing it. Now
with the information provided in this section, you can use scanning more
intentionally and frequently. The more you practice, the more effective
scanning will become. Finally, the most important benefit of scanning is its
ability to help you become a more flexible reader. Scanning adds another high
gear to your reading.
Permission to not read everything.?Because you may be used to reading every
word and may be uncomfortable leaving some words out, you need to give yourself
permission to overlook some words by skimming, scanning, and skipping material
according to your reading purpose.
How
to Scan:
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State the specific information you are looking for.
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Try to anticipate how the answer will appear and what clues you
might
use
to help you locate the answer. For example, if you were looking for a
certain
date, you would quickly read the paragraph looking only for
numbers.
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Use headings and any other aids that will help you identify which
sections
might
contain the information you are looking for.
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Selectively read and skip through sections of the passage.
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