Lesson · R.1.4
Locating specific information
How to use your reading purpose and a text's built-in features, headings, indexes, legends, and search tools, to find one exact detail quickly.
ObjectiveR.1.4Read2 minExam weightKey Ideas and Details ≈ 38% of Reading
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- Name your reading purpose before scanning a text for a detail.
- Use a table of contents, index, glossary, and headings to find information quickly.
- Use a specific search term to locate an exact detail in digital text.
What the lesson concludes
- Decide what you need before you start scanning. Purpose narrows the search.
- Tables of contents and indexes point to pages, and glossaries define terms.
- Headings and subheadings label sections, while footnotes and legends explain extra detail or symbols.
- A specific search term beats a general one when using a digital query tool.