Wikipedia Defines Speed Reading

2016-10-22T09:06:19+00:00

Wikipedia defines “speed reading” as a collection of reading methods which attempt to increase rates of reading without greatly reducing comprehension or retention.” They go on, however, to say it is “characterized by an analysis of trade-offs between measures of speed and comprehension.” Is speed reading a trade-off? Does it reduce the “value” of the subject matter into increments of time? It doesn’t have to be.