Description
ABSTRACT
This research project is aimed at estimating the quality of publishing houses in Nigeria. Relevant literatures were reviewed in determine the state of art on the topic.
Various findings / conclusions were drawn based on the data collected using appropriate data gathering instruments and the analysis of such data as shown in the research methodology and data analysis respectively.
At the end of the study, conclusion / recommendation were made on ways of improving the state of the industry.
INTRODUCTION
This research work appraises publishing processes and techniques with spring field publishers as a case study.
Publishing is the process for production and dissemination for literature or information. The activity of making information available for public view.
Traditionally the term publishing refers to the distribution of printed works such as books and newspapers. With the advent of digital information systems and the internet, the scope of publishing has expanded to include electronic resources, such as the electronic versions of books and periodicals, as well as websites, blogs, games and the like.
Publishing is the activity that involves the selection, preparation and marketing of printed matters. Be it in form of books, periodicals, pamphlets, or booklets. This publishing house is therefore one that performs the above activities / publishing functions. The history of publishing is characterized by a close interplay of technical innovation and social change each promoting the other. Hence, the innovation of printing by a German “John Gutenberg” was regarded as one of he greatest technological innovations that marked the beginning of publishing.
In Nigeria, publishing was first introduced by Christian missionaries who also led the foundation of Nigeria’s educational system. This was slightly noted by (Oduagwu, 2005 p.5). The missionaries established the first printing press in Nigeria in 1849 and were able to produce five hundred copies of the bible. As time went on, publishers started establishing branches all over the country.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
i Title page
ii Certification
iii Dedication
iv Acknowledgement
v Abstract
CHAPTER ONE
1.1 Introduction / Background of study
1.2 Historical Background of case study
1.3 Objective of study
14 Statement of problems
1.5 Scope of study
1.6 Significance of study
1.7 Research questions
1.8 Definition of terms
1.9 methodology
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 Literature Review
2.1 Concept of publishing
2.2 An overview of publishing industry
2.3 Activities in Publishing
2.4 Importance of publishing
2.5 Publishing processes and techniques
2.6 Problems of publishing
2.7 Solutions to publishing problems
CHAPTER THREE
3.0 Research methodology
3.1 Research design
3.2 Population of study
3.3 Sample size
3.4 Source of Data
3.5 Instrument of Data Collection
3.6 Oral interview / observation
3.7 Method of Data analysis
CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 Data analysis, findings and discussions
CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 Conclusion and Recommendation
5.1 Conclusion
5.2 Recommendation
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