54 Study Skills Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. 54 4. When is scanning a useful technique to use when reading? 5. What does it mean to read for detail? 6. List and briefly explain each step of SQ3R. 7. Identify examples of general reading techniques. 8. How does prior knowledge help when reading? 9. Discuss ways to mark reading materials. 10. Summarize strategies to improve reading skills. CRITICAL THINKING 1. Active reading requires the reader to use different strategies to understand the material. What strategies could you use to become a better active reader? 2. Explain when you typically use skimming and scanning when studying.