Most reading done by adults is technical, job-related reading and not the type of reading emphasized in schools. Reading at the workplace requires Verifying and Comprehending detail.Verifying requires comparing technical information that has been transferred from one place to another to be sure that it has been transferred accurately. Comprehending detail is reading printed technical information, then determining if statements about it are accurate.
COMPONENT SKILLS & SUBSKILLS
Following directions
Perceiving document structure
Perceiving relationships
Identifying relevant information
Locating facts or specifics
Recognizing comparison/contrasting information
Interpreting symbols, graphics, or acronyms
Recognizing sequence of information
Summarizing or making generalizations
Selecting relevant information
Recognizing main idea
Reading with partner to detect errors
Recognizing errors: transpositions, typographical and mechanical, additions and omissions.
