Slow Reading and Speed Reading: Two Different Techniques in Reading Comprehension

Karim, Sayit Abdul and Sudiro, Suryo (2017) Slow Reading and Speed Reading: Two Different Techniques in Reading Comprehension. Faculty of Education, Campus 1 Universitas Teknologi Yogyakarta, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta.

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Abstract

This article reviews about slow reading and speed reading; two different techniques in reading comprehension. There are a number of readers still have problems with their reading techniques and in the same time experience some difficulties in comprehending texts. Some readers prefer speed reading technique to overview or get the general information about a passage or text, but some tend to read slowly to more fully comprehend and appreciate a complex text they are reading. The two reading techniques; slow reading and fast reading both have the weaknesses and strengths. The reading rate may influence the readers’ overall comprehension of passage. Effective reading requires a logical sequence of thinking and recognition of words is one of the important requirements to comprehend the text easily. Reading is a communication process requiring a series of skills. By understanding the layout of the materials we are reading, we can extract the information efficiently.

Item Type: Other
Subjects: L Education > L Education (General)
L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB1501 Primary Education
Divisions: Fakultas Pendidikan > S1 Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris
Depositing User: Kaprodi S1 Pend. Bahasa Inggris UTY
Date Deposited: 15 Aug 2022 03:19
Last Modified: 15 Aug 2022 03:19
URI: http://eprints.uty.ac.id/id/eprint/10126

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