Résumé:
This study aims to analyze learners’ errors in using punctuation in writing. As
known,good punctuation is essential in clear and effective writing especially in academic
writing. However, there are some learners who face difficulties when punctuating. The
present research attempts to analyze the different punctuation errors committed by second
year (EFL) learners at Jijel University. To make this research more credible, we made use of
Error Analysis (EA); the basic theory applied in the analysis of writing. The study examined
punctuation errors in a corpus of (79) essays of the participants.In this study, it has been
hypothesized that if learners’ errors in punctuation are well identified, their writing skill will
greatly improve. The findings of this study revealed that ‘punctuation’ is a daunting task faced
by second year learners of English at Jijel University while writing.
