Analyzing Reading Text Annotations Among Libyan Students at the University of Zawia

Abstract

This research studies the issue of political activity in Fezzan,

This study delves into the practices of Libyan students at the University of Zawia concerning their annotation techniques. Employing a qualitative approach, we scrutinized the annotations generated by students enrolled in the English department at the University of Zawia. Through focused group discussions, we explored the various types of annotations, their placements, the motivations driving their use, and the tools or methods employed for annotation purposes. Our research unveiled that common forms of annotation included underlining, highlighting, circling, drawing arrows, and taking notes. Annotations were typically found within the text, in the margins, on personal documents, and within notebooks. Furthermore, our findings highlighted that students engaged in annotation for purposes such as comprehension, retention, revision, exam preparation, upcoming applications, and knowledge enrichment. It was also observed that participants benefitted from using pencils, pens, and highlighters for their annotation needs