Reading writing skills Reading skill: scanning for specific information in reading materials When you know what kind of information youre looking for in a reading text--for example when you're researching a paper or answering comprehension questions ) -scanning the text first can help you in three ways: a)by letting you know whether the text contains any of the sort of information you're seeking. b)by giving you an impression of the authors aims, and c) by giving you an idea of where in the text you'll find the information thats relevant to you. All three of these advantages of scanning can make you a more effective and faster reader.Reading & Writing Skills Reading Skill: Scanning for specific information in reading materials. When you know what kind of information you’re looking for in a reading text—for example when you’re researching a paper ( or answering comprehension questions!)—scanning the text first can help you in three ways: a) by letting you know whether the text contains any of the sort of information you’re seeking. b) by giving you an impression of the author’s aims, and c) by giving you an idea of where in the text you’ll find the information that’s relevant to you. All three of these advantages of scanning can make you a more effective and faster reader