Skim and Scan

Question 1

skim

Answer 1

view quickly over a document to generally see what it is about

• text features like subheadings, captions, bold print, and key words
• pattern of organization, or text structure

Question 2

scan

Answer 2

quickly look over a document for special information or details

• have a clear idea of what information you want (set a purpose)
• look ONLY for key words and headings that will guide you to the information you want