Description
ABSTRACT
The aim of this study was to determine the impact of social media on modern journalism in Makurdi metropolis. To achieve this aim, the survey research method and chi-square were used. Subjects were drawn from journalists in Makurdi metropolis in Benue State, using the purposive sampling technique. Three research questions and one alternative hypothesis guided the study. Research findings showed that social media have enhanced the productivity of journalists in Makurdi metropolis and a great number of journalists use them to source for news among other things. To this end, the researcher recommended that journalists should carry out a research on the available social media tools in order to identify reliable and trustworthy social networking sites and use them to discharge their journalistic duties. The researcher suggested that further studies should be carried out on the role of social media in sustaining democracy, advertising, public relations and public opinion polls.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page
Declaration
Certification
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Table of Contents
List of Tables
Abstract
CHAPTER ONE:
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Objectives of the Study
1.4 Research Questions
1.5 Research Hypothesis
1.6 Scope of the Study
1.7 Significance of the Study
1.8 Operational Definition of Significant Terms
CHAPTER TWO:
2.0 LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Review of Concepts
2.2.1 Concept of Social Media
2.2.2 Concept of Media
2.2.3 Concept of Journalism
2.2.4 Concept of Modern Journalism
2.3 Review of Related Studies
2.4 Theoretical Framework
2.5 Summary
CHAPTER THREE:
3.0 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Research Design
3.3 Population of the Study
3.4 Sample Size and Sampling Technique
3.5 Description of the Research Instrument
3.6 Validity of Data Gathering Instrument
3.7 Method of Data Collection
3.8 Method of Data Analysis
CHAPTER FOUR:
4.0 DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Data Presentation and Analysis
4.3 Hypothesis Testing
4.4 Discussion of Findings
CHAPTER FIVE:
5.0 SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Summary of Findings
5.3 Conclusion
5.4 Recommendations
5.5 Suggestions for Further Studies
References
Appendix A
Appendix B