Focus on titles, headings, and topic sentences as main ideas. Read major parts carefully to understand passage content. First or last sentence provides general paragraph overview
Both scanning and skimming involve rapid text passage with quick eye movements. Scanning aims to identify specific keywords for information extraction. Skimming seeks vague understanding without clear information-finding intent
Skimming is a speed reading technique for understanding main ideas without reading every word. Scanning is a specific information search technique for finding particular details
Speed reading improves reading speed while maintaining comprehension. Technique helps save time and increase productivity. Particularly useful for students and professionals with heavy reading loads
Book aims to help readers improve their reading abilities. Intended for average readers who can read but not in all ways. Not intended for readers who cannot read at all or are masters
Free reading speed tests measure English reading speed and comprehension. Tests take only one to two minutes to complete. Bill Gates reads 50 books annually at 750 WPM with 90% comprehension