⊿ Point. {R} Glossary. ◢ Keyword: S. ▰ Sources. 〓 Books [B] ◥ University. {q} PhD. {tr} Training. {R} L' Review. [B] PhD. ⚫ USA. ↂ EndNote. {R} L' Review. ☢️ Scanning. ☢️ Mapping. ☝️ Machi (2016) Speed reading. Techniques claiming to improve the ability to read quickly History[edit] Methods and principles[edit] Skimming and scanning[edit] Scanning is the process where one actively looks for information using a mind-map (organizing information in a visually hierarchical manner that showcases the interrelatedness of the information for better retrievability) formed from skimming.
[citation needed] These techniques are used by meta-guiding your eyes. [edit] Meta guiding is the visual guiding of the eye using a finger or pointer, such as a pen, in order for the eye to move faster along the length of a passage of text. Speed reading is a skill honed through practice. Types of reading[edit] There are three types of reading: Subvocalization: sounding out each word internally, as reading to yourself. Subvocalization readers (Mental readers) generally read at approximately 250 words per minute, auditory readers at approximately 450 words per minute and visual readers at approximately 700 words per minute. Skimming.