Lesson 4: Reading the Internet Flashcards
Reading in the Internet is an example of what is called ___________________, while reading printed material is doing ________________.
- online reading
- offline reading
There are those who claim that __________________ is faster than online reading because of the former’s familiar layout.
offline reading
Some studies have reported that the slower rate is due to the presence of ____________.
hypertexts
On one hand, _________________ has been used more for information-getting purposes, so the common strategies used are skimming, scanning, and visualizing.
online reading
On the other hand, experts have noted that complex reading strategies and skills like summarizing and synthesizing seem to be more exercised in _______________.
offline reading
Another important thing you have to remember is that ______________ (un-like printed text) is non-linear.
electronic text
This means that you don’t necessarily have to read from left to right all the time. You may read back and forth and top to bottom.
electronic text
When you click the video and then go back to reading the text, it makes your reading ______________.
non-linear
Check the host or creator of the Web site by looking at its ______________________________.
URL (Universal Resource Locator)
Especially for factual information, it is good to read materials from those having a ________________ ending.
edu or a gov
A ______________ that is regularly updated speaks well of its creator/administrator.
Web site
