Why do it? |
In some rare situations it is enough to know the
general idea of what you've read. In most situations, though, you'll need to know
more. You'll need to know the facts, names, or figures that support or explain the
generalization you've read or stated.When
you read, you look for the details after you've already identified the main ideas because
you then have a context for them, something you can relate to them so they have meaning.
| When
you're talking to a good friend, you can probably say, "Ford trucks are
better." However, if you are a Ford salesman in an car sales lot, you need some
specific information, some details, to back up your point. Perhaps they get better
milage; perhaps they have a record of needing fewer repairs; perhaps they hold their value
better. |
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