Description
ABSTRACT
The aim of the study was to analyze the impact of social media on the student’s academic performance [A study of students of University of Abuja].
To achieve this, the survey research method was used. Subjects were drawn from the University of Abuja, using the simple random sampling technique and purposive sampling.
Four research questions guided the study. Research findings showed that a great number of students in University of Abuja, had access to the internet. To this end, the researcher recommended that sites should be created for educational purposes as well.
This is to create a balance between social networking and academic activities of students to avoid setbacks in the academic performance of the students.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page
Declaration
Certification Page
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Table of Content
List of Table
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 Question
1.5 Scope of the Study
1.6 Significance of the Study
1.7 Operational Definition of Significant Terms
CHAPTER TWO:
2.0 LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Review of Concepts
2.2.1 The Concept of Mass Media
2.2.2 The Concept of Internet
2.2.3 The Concept of Social Media
2.2.4 The Concept of Social Networking Site or Services
2.3 Review of Related Studies
2.4 Theoretical Framework
2.5 Summary
CHAPTER THREE:
3.0 METHODOLOGY
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Research Design
3.3 Population of the Study
3.4 Sampling Technique/ Sampling
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 Discussion of Findings
CHAPTER FIVE:
5.0 SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Summary of Findings
5.3 Conclusion
5.4 Recommendations
5.5 Suggestion for Further Studies
Reference
Appendix A
Appendix B