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Reading rate : a review of research and theory

Title
Reading rate : a review of research and theory / Ronald P. Carver.
Author
Carver, Ronald P.
Publication
San Diego : Academic Press, ©1990.

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Description
x, 514 p. : ill.; 24 cm.
Subject
  • Reading > Research
  • Reading comprehension
  • Speed reading
  • Reading comprehension
  • Reading > Research
  • Speed reading
  • Leseforschung
  • Schnelllesen
  • Leseverstehen
  • Leesvaardigheid
  • Lecture > Aspect cognitif
  • Lecture rapide
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 471-491).
Contents
Introduction -- Reading rate essentials -- Context, individual differences, tasks, and materials -- Silent speech -- Eye movements -- Scanning and skimming -- Rauding -- Learning and memorizing -- Theoretical considerations -- Flexibility -- Growth -- Word recognition and cognitive speed -- Auding -- Oral reading -- Textual presentation -- Comprehension -- Automaticity and practice -- Rapid reading training -- Speed readers and super readers -- Methodology -- Conclusions.
ISBN
  • 012162420X
  • 9780121624200
LCCN
90032574
OCLC
  • ocm21197028
  • 21197028
  • SCSB-8901172
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library