Finally, reader motivation will be manipulated in order to determine its influence on reading times. Previous research on reading performance indicates the purpose of the reading task may dictate how quickly a participant reads text, thus affecting overall reading performance. Samuels and Dahl (1975) found that when participants were issued reading
tests and asked to read for general as opposed to detailed information, large differences in reading speed were produced. Because participants knew beforehand how detailed the post- reading questions would be, they adjusted their reading according to the difficulty of the questions. Kaakinen, Hyönä, and Keenan (2002) also suggest readers looking for specific
information in preparation of test questions spend more time gathering information for retention. Therefore, in the current study, one half of the participants answered retention questions following each email, while the remaining participants read the emails without answering any retention questions, and their reading times were compared.
Finally, reader motivation will be manipulated in order to determine its influence on reading times. Previous research on reading performance indicates the purpose of the reading task may dictate how quickly a participant reads text, thus affecting overall reading performance. Samuels and Dahl (1975) found that when participants were issued reading tests and asked to read for general as opposed to detailed information, large differences in reading speed were produced. Because participants knew beforehand how detailed the post- reading questions would be, they adjusted their reading according to the difficulty of the questions. Kaakinen, Hyönä, and Keenan (2002) also suggest readers looking for specific information in preparation of test questions spend more time gathering information for retention. Therefore, in the current study, one half of the participants answered retention questions following each email, while the remaining participants read the emails without answering any retention questions, and their reading times were compared.
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