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What percentage slower do people read on screens compared to paper?
People read on screens 20-30 percent more slowly compared to paper.
How has the impact of electronic reading on comprehension changed over the past 15 to 20 years?
The differences in comprehension between electronic reading and paper reading have faded in recent studies.
What is one of the main reasons electronic reading can be more tiring than reading on paper?
Reading on screens requires slightly more effort, making it more tiring.
Why does paper retain substantial advantages for certain types of reading?
Paper retains substantial advantages for reading that requires flipping back and forth between pages, such as articles with end notes or figures.
What types of reading benefit from paper's advantages over screens?
Types of reading that require flipping back and forth between pages, such as articles with end notes or figures, benefit from paper's advantages.
How does the user’s strength of character affect the computer's usefulness for serious reading?
The computer’s usefulness for serious reading depends on the user's strength of character due to the numerous distractions present on computer screens.
What common distractions might interfere with reading on a computer screen?
Common distractions that might interfere with reading on a computer screen include new emails and updates on favorite blogs.
How often did workers in a study switch tasks, and how long did it take them to return to their original task?
In one study, workers switched tasks about every three minutes and took over 23 minutes on average to return to their original task.
What is the consequence of frequent task switching while reading on a computer?
Frequent task switching costs time and interferes with the concentration needed to think deeply about what you read.
According to the text, in what contexts do the differences in reading on screens versus paper probably matter most?
The differences in reading on screens versus paper probably matter most for work in the classroom and at home, as well as for difficult tasks.
