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SCANNINGThe rapid search for something, used only when you are searching for an important point or a page number, key word or title Not much use for study purposes |
SKIMMINGLooking for the main ideas in a paragraph to see if it is relevant to what you are investigating Not much use for study purposes |
STUDY READINGSlow and repetitive reading to absorb what you are reading. Usually involves reading, re-reading and then taking notes to summarise the content. Very, very important for study purposes
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Scan the chapter to get the overall context and content then
Work out what question the chapter can answer - use any headings to help with this then
Read the chapter using the study reading method, making notes of the main points then
Work out whether you have an answer to the question suggested in the headings