Summary

This module taught you the skim reading technique. You've learned that when reading structured material in which there are organizing clues, you use skimming to get a "bird's eye" view of information or to review information you've already studied. When reading unstructured material with few headings, bullets, or other organizing clues, your purpose is to absorb the gist of the author's messages and key ideas.

Whether skim reading structured or unstructured material, remember that the key idea is speed. You force yourself to keep up the pace. Read front and back covers, introductions, and summaries at your standard reading speed, but then pick up the pace while reading the content pages. Remember to spend no longer than 5-7 seconds per page, adjusting for the size of the page and print.

When you need to spend a lot of time reading new material, it helps to think about the approach you will use. The next module teaches you how to develop specific strategies to help you read and understand new material faster.

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