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Reading Techniques

Started by nahidaakter, August 17, 2021, 11:15:02 AM

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Steps to Follow in Skimming for the Main Ideas
Read the title of the selection carefully. Determine what clues it gives you as to what the selection is about. Watch for key words like "causes," "results," "effects," etc., and do not overlook signal words such as those suggesting controversy ("versus", "pros and cons"), which indicate that the author is planning to present both sides of an argument.
Look carefully at the headings and other organizational clues. These tip you off to the main points that the author wants you to learn. You may be accustomed to overlooking boldface headings and titles which are the obvious clues to the most important ideas