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S8 E8: The plea to preserve deep reading, with Maryanne Wolf, Ed.D.

Science of Reading: The Podcast

CHAPTER

The Negative Consequences of Skimming in Reading

This chapter discusses the impact of skimming on deep reading and the negative consequences it brings. It highlights studies that demonstrate how skimming hinders understanding, missing beauty in reading, and the opportunity to empathize with and understand other perspectives.

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