Description
ABSTRACT
The pace of social development every where seems to be quickened by the important roles the mass communication play in our society. Unfortunately effect of gratification on the practice of journalism is on the increase and it has now posed seriously concern to enlightened Nigerian.
The study is aimed to find out why journalists demand gratification and if the practice influences the selections of news to be aired.
A survey was employed in the study responses were coded in percent tages and presented in tables. The result of the study the study shows the lack of financial stability is the major reason why journalists demand and accept gratification.
TABLE OF CONTENT
Title page
Approval page
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Abstract
Table of content
CHAPTER ONE
Introduction
1.1 Background of the study
1.2 Statement of research problem
1.3 Objective of study
1.4 Significant of study
1.5 Research question
1.6 Hypothesis
1.7 Conceptual and operational definition of terms
1.8 Assumptions
1.9 Limitation / scope of study
CHAPTER TWO
Literature Review
2.1 Source of literature
2.2 Review
2.3 Need for training
2.4 Gratification and media resources
2.5 Theoretical frame work of study
2.6 Summary of related literature
CHAPTER THREE
Research methodology
3.1 Research design
3.2 Area of study
3.3 Population of study
3.4 Research sample and simply procedure
3.5 Data collection
3.6 Validity of instrument
3.7 Reliability of instrument
CHAPTER FOUR
Data analysis and result
4.1 Data analysis and tabulation
Lists of tables
i. pattern of response on the effect of financial packaging influencing the belaviviour of journalist (samples)
ii. Assessment of importance of journal is in over society.
iii. Necessity of accepting gratification in practicing journals.
iv. Assessment of training and retraining in boosting better performance among jurists.
v. Pattern of response on the effect official belowground influencing the behavior of journalists.
vi. Support and non support response on the possibility of the new anti corruption crusade eradicating gratification practice.
vii. Patter of responses on whether gratification practice can influence news judgment.
viii. Pattern of responses on whether gratification praction can increase the credibility of ESBS.
ix. Pattern of freedom in eradicating the problems of journalists.
4.2 Result
4.3 Discussion
CHAPTER FIVE
Summary and recommendation for further study
5.1 Summary
5.2 Recommendation
5.3 Recommendation for further studies