skimming

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skimming or careful reading

sakuralight @sakuralight (60) • Egypt 1 Apr 13

some people while reading skip descriptions and unneeded details and only read the main events or the main idea of the book this process is called skimming others think that while reading a book you must enjoy every single...

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Do you just read the title only when replying to discussions?

ronaldinu @ronaldinu (12422) • Malta 11 Feb 09

I must admit sometimes I do it too especially if the discussion is a one liner. I have posted two discussions with a misleading title on purpose. I just wanted to test how many of us here do read the title only and just start...

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Skimming and Scanning

rjeyaprakaash @rjeyaprakaash (152) • India 8 Feb 09

Reading is of two types. A child reading the textbook for examination is a type and the elder people reading books for their timepass and delight is another method of reading. The First type is called Scanning and the other is...

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Which is more important, skimming or scanning?

Zhu Huifen @zhuhuifen46 (3483) • China 8 Jan 09

In learning a language, we start from testbooks. Chinese students tend to be caring solely on the limited texts given to them, and maybe the piles of tests for semester, TOEFL, etc., having no initiative to explore a larger scope...

Do you read other peoples responses to a discussion your reading/responding to?

kaui_808 @kaui_808 (191) • United States 12 Nov 08

So, we all want to make money and most of us would like to be heard. But how often do you find yourself reading other peoples responses. Do you read other peoples responses. I find myself skimming and reading some but really...

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Plastering The Walls and Ceilings

merlinseyes @merlinseyes (19) 25 Nov 06

Are you tired of paying someone else lots of money to skim your walls or ceilings - wouldn't you like to be able to do this yourself. I can help you learn the techniques, which plaster to use, and where and how to apply it. I...