An Online Reading Strategies among EFL University Students

Abstract

As online reading use has increased, reading strategies have become essential for people as they read online. A study by Zenotz (2012) perceive that reading strategies were described as mind operations, processes, or conceptual plans that readers use to enhance understanding and overcome difficulties while reading. This paper aims to investigate or find out what the strategy used by EFL University students on their online reading practice and are there any differences of online reading strategy use between males and females. Participants in this study consisted of 216 EFL students from various universities. This study employs quantitative research through a survey by using a questionnaire. A questionnaire will be adapted as an online survey of reading strategies (OSORS) by Anderson (2003). The findings show that students use problem-solving strategies more often when doing online reading activities, another finding is that there was no significant difference in the reading strategies used by male and female.