Reading Habits of Undergraduates for Knowledge Development in Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta State, Nigeria
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Nigeria Universities Commission, educational institutions, academic achievementAbstract
This study investigated the reading habits of undergraduates for knowledge development in WDU. Oghara, Delta State, Nigeria. The study's particular goals are to determine the kinds of things WDU students read, why they read what they do, how much time they spend reading each day, how many books they read each week, and what obstacles they face in their reading. A descriptive survey method was used for this inquiry. According to the study's findings, the undergraduates read newspapers and text books the most frequently. A sizable portion of them said they read for exams and assignments. The drop in their reading habits was brought on by a lack of time, a lack of interest, and the emergence of social media. The study recommended that the Nigeria Universities Commission (NUC) should ensure that the Use of Library Skills should be re-introduced in the newly developed CCMAS curriculum of the general studies and should be taught as a first-year course in all Nigerian Universities. This will help boost their reading and knowledge development. The findings of this study may be used by university authorities, students and librarians to develop policies that will help improve the reading habits among WDU students within and outside the library. Other studies have dealt with reading habits. Little or no study has been conducted on reading habits of undergraduates for knowledge development in Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State, Nigeria. This paper is the outcome of unique research that has not been submitted elsewhere for publication.
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