118 College Writing: Annotation
Annotation, or close reading, of a text provides a means for understanding as well as questioning a text. This strategy often comes at the beginning of the writing process as it helps the writer establish what is known and what has yet to be determined.
Annotation also helps with the retention of information. Visit LibreTexts’ at “Annotation Is a System for Remembering What You Read.”
For a basic breakdown of annotating, try this link: Annotating Texts, posted by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill