ppt on reading skills by harshid panchal

ppt on reading skills by harshid panchal

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  Reading Skills
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  Introduction  Readingskill is the ability to understand information presented in a written form.  Effective reading skills are always essential in our academic as well as professional career. They are more necessary these days among the phenomenal advanced technology globalization , increasing cultural diversity , and adoption of team-based structures in work places.  Time spent by professionals on communication activities on receiving information(listening and reading).Reading is as important as other communications skills. But most of us ignore importance of acquiring this communication skill involved in a receiving a broad spectrum of the messages .
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  the time spentby professional on communication activity speaking 30% reading 16% listening 45% writing 9% speaking reading listening writing
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  Purpose of reading The purpose of reading is to connect the ideas on the page to what you already know. If you don’t know anything about the subject then pouring word of the text into your mind is like pouring into your hand. You do not retain much. For example: Try reading these numbers 4236157 this is a hard to read and remember 423-6157 this is a easier because chunking. Similarly if you like sports , then reading the sport page is easy. you have framework in your mind for reading, understanding and storing information. During reading you need to be alert and grasp the message quickly. Reading without purpose is sauntering not exercise. (Edward Bulwer-Lytton)
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  Reading rates ≈100wpm A very basic reading ability. Low level of reading experience coupled with a low experience and understanding. going back to words already read , saying the word to oneself. Reading is the hard-work at this speed. 100-200 wpm Readers between 6 to 12 years of age. Characterized by high level of regression and concentration problem. 200-250 wpm An average reading speed in the vast majority of world readers are positioned for most of there lives. Generally understanding more than half of what is read. 250-350 wpm This reading speed characteristic of post high school graduate or a enthusiastic readers with reading experience. 350-500 wpm Where above average and approaching good comprehension and understanding. Enjoyment of a reading as pleasurable activity. 500-800 wpm A useful reading speed that promotes excellence comprehension(75% and above) 800-1000 wpm Extremely efficient reading speed. Word recognition is excellent. Possibly a top class scholar or higher achieving business person. 1000 wpm + Natural speed reader and who maintain skills by regular practicing and drilling. This is a characterized by optimum comprehension and control over all reading requirements. Reading is a substantial part of your life.
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  Reason for apoor Reading  Inability to understand a word  Inability to understand a sentence.  Inability to understand how sentence relate to one another.  Inability to understand how the information put together in a meaningful way.  Lack of interest or concentration.
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  Improving Reading skill  Read a variety of materials. Do not limit yourself to a text-book.  Read a fairly long portion of material. Try to read an entire section or chapter instead.  Circle unknown familiar words as you read.  After reading, recall as much as information possible.  Considered how interesting the subject matter is and how much you already know about the subject.  Answer questions about the material after reading it.
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  Techniques For GoodReading 1. Skimming  Skimming is used to quickly gather the most important information. It’s not essential to understand each word when you are skimming.  Run your eyes over the text, noting important information. Use skimming to quickly get up to speed on a current business situation.
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  How to Skim? Working quickly… 1. Read the title if there is one. 2. Read the introduction or the first paragraph if there is one. 3. Read the first sentence of every other paragraph. 4. Notice any pictures, charts, or graphs. 5. Notice any italicized or boldface words or phrases. 6. Read the summary or last paragraph if there is one. 7. Read for which audience the text was written. 8. Read a what type of text it is. 9. Read what the purpose of author is and the general content of the text.
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  Examples of Skimming:  The Newspaper – to quickly get the general news of the day  Magazines – to quickly discover which articles you would like to read in more detail  Business and Travel Brochures – to quickly get informed
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  Scanning Scanning isa reading technique to be used when you want to find specific information quickly. How to Scan 1. State the specific information you are looking for. 2. Try to anticipate how the answer will appear and what clues you might use to help you locate the answer. For example, if you were looking for a certain date, you would quickly read the paragraph looking only for numbers. 3. Use headings and any other aids that will help you identify which sections might contain the information you are looking for. 4. Selectively read and skip through sections of the passage.
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  Examples of Scanning:  A google search list on the internet.  A bus / airplane schedule  A conference guide Scanning practice:  Here is some information you are looking for on the BC Hydro website. Read the questions and then on the next slide , find the answers, as quickly as possible: 1. Who is handling inquiries? 2. What is the after hours media line? 3. What is a good example of BC Hydro Clean Energy Project?
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  Scanning answers Rememberit’s important to quickly find the information you need. You don’t need to understand every word, or read every word. Your eyes should quickly scan the document for the information you seek.
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  The other techniquesu should develop and practise your reading skills .  Non verbal signals  Structure of the text  Structure of the paragraph  Punctuation  Author’s view point  Reader anticipation: determining the meaning of the words  summarization
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  Conclusion  Theseslides will give you to increase awareness of the various aspect of reading comprehension and guidelines to help you improve your skills in this area of communication.  Skimming and scanning is used when reading all types of documents.
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  Thanks. . ... References: • Technical communication(oxford)