Talk:Reading/Archive 1

Archive 1

Length of text

Is there an optimal length of text for the ease the a person reading? For instance, why in some articles, essays, newspapers, they write in columns? Does this help reading and/or comprehension? 70.111.251.203 00:51, 26 February 2006 (UTC)

I would say that when the text is broken up into columns it is sometimes easier to follow graphically - so that when you finish one line of text it is quicker and simpler to find the beginning of the next one. That way you lose less time and do not have to concentrate much on looking for the place where the text is continuing, but can keep your mind on the contents of the text you're reading. --Ouro 10:58, 14 May 2006 (UTC)

That's correct. I've seen 66 characters per line recommended as maximum. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 89.240.130.234 (talk) 22:07, 11 May 2007 (UTC).

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Obesity

Shouldn't there be a drawbacks of reading section. Ie, you are sittting when you are reading, sitting is a part of a sedentary lifestyle, sedenatry lifestyles lead to obesity. Therefore, reading leads to obesity. Richardkselby 01:46, 25 June 2006 (UTC)

I don't know of any evidence that there's a link. The flaw in your logic is this: sitting is part of both a sedentary and active lifestyle. Everyone sits. --Drmarc 21:50, 4 August 2006 (UTC)

This may very well be the most meaningless entry I've ever encoutered. As increasing numbers of individuals work to enhance the general public's readings skills, I'm a bit shaken to see how trivially the matter is being treated.—Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.224.193.26 (talk • contribs)

Fine, I'll be fat and smart, you be thin, but thick as a brick.—Preceding unsigned comment added by 64.53.143.8 (talk • contribs)

Benefits?

It seems to me that tbe "benefits" of reading listed in the article are not benefits at all, but obvious consequences of belonging to a socio-economic group in which reading is likely, promoted, and socially accepted. For instance, "studies have shown that American children who learn to read by the third grade are less likely to end up in prison, drop out of school, or take drugs." Here's to betting those children also have parents with higher incomes and educations, attend better funded schools, etc. Similarly, "adults who read literature on a regular basis are nearly three times as likely to attend a performing arts event, almost four times as likely to visit an art museum, more than two-and-a-half times as likely to do volunteer or charity work, and over one-and-a-half times as likely to participate in sporting activities". It's not by virtue of reading that these "benefits" are conferred, but that the same kinds of people who read regularly also visit art museums regularly -- the relationship isn't causal, so in the very least, the title of this section shouldn't be called "Benefits".

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Why not read it, as to understand it?: Is that not enough reason to read? JBP

Societal Views on Reading?

What about how different cultures view reading? A lot of people associate reading with scholarly inquisitions, and then there is also the extreme - those who only read (bookworms?). And shouldn't illiteracy be at least mentioned? Are these topics significant enough? Maybe put them under Misc for now.

History section

I removed the "history of reading" section, which was written in an unencyclopedic tone and appeared to contain original research. If someone feels like restoring the section, can you please rewrite it in a more encyclopedic tone and cite reliable sources... - ∅ (∅), 04:24, 12 December 2007 (UTC)

Jan. 19 2008 As part of a 4th year undergrad class, I intend to expand greatly on the "History" of Reading Processes.... stay tuned! jasonreid@trentu.ca

Does Reading Make You Sleep?

If I've had a time in my life when I've been reading regularly revising for exams etc. I've found that I tend to sleep a lot more and dream vivid dreams. Have there ever been any studies on this kind of thing? I know that if I read for an hour a day it really helps me sleep. Ben 2082 (talk) 18:28, 12 February 2008 (UTC)

"Baby reading" listed at Redirects for discussion

An editor has identified a potential problem with the redirect Baby reading and has thus listed it for discussion. This discussion will occur at Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2022 January 15#Baby reading until a consensus is reached, and readers of this page are welcome to contribute to the discussion. Dronebogus (talk) 08:59, 15 January 2022 (UTC)

I removed the sentences that were unsubstantiated and the link that was clearly promotional. The original author is encouraged to find a more scientific source for this point of view. John NH (talk) 23:45, 16 January 2022 (UTC)

school reading

reading happens in school a lot. 206.225.79.132 (talk) 19:00, 7 November 2023 (UTC)