It is a type of reading that is applied to understand the content of the reading material by practicing a method of reading called SQ3R.
LiteratureReading
It is a type of reading that exposes the reader to various types of written works that express man's best thoughts and feelings about a subject matter.
Extensive or Recreational Reading (Light-Type of Reading)
It is a type of reading that happens when you resort to reading for leisure time.
Intensive or Functional Reading (Word for Word Type of Reading)
It is a type of reading that requires you to read materials related to your course or to your research.
Scanning
It is a quick reading, focusing on locating specific information. It is used to find a specific piece of information. The reader knows what the item looks like.
Skimming
It is a type of reading where you pay attention closely to the title, headings, Index, Table of Contents or other illustrative aspects of the reading material to get a generalunderstanding of the whole text.