Differentiate between scanning and skimming reading techniques?
| Parameter of Comparison | Skimming | Scanning |
| Objective | A quick read through to get a bird’s eye view of the content. | Thorough lookout for specific information. |
| Purpose | It gives an idea of what is a full text about | It helps to find specific information in the text. |
| Technique | It includes reading, introduction, conclusion, headings and subheadings | It is looking over the whole text to find particular information. |
| Benefits | A reader can read the maximum text in a limited period | To find the required information |
| Usage | To decide whether to read fully or not which they are not familiar with. | More concerned with the form of the word because they know what the are looking for |