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Investigative Journalism As A Means Of Conflict Resolution In Cross River Newspaper Corporation (chronicle) Calabar.
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1.5 Significance of the study
This
study will be of value to the print and electronic media organizations
both public and private. It will help them to determine the
media-audience relationship. This measurement can be achieved by
understanding the the role of investigative journalism in conflict
resolution. .In Cross River Newspaper Corporation, Calabar. The study
will also arouse both states and Federal government interest to see the
need in providing adequate resources to media organizations and also
speed up the process of information dissemination concerning government
policies and programmes. The study will also provide a platform for
management of media organizations to direct resources appropriately in
order to encourage thoroughness in investigative journalism. The study
can also be useful to researchers for further studies.
1.6 Limitation of the study
The
limitation of the study is due to insufficient financial resources,
time and materials that have hindered the researcher from much access
towards sourcing for vital and relevant information that would have
made this study more elaborate.
1.7 Definition of terms
For the purpose of clarity, the following terms which are used in the course of this research are hereby defined;
1.7.1
Journalism: is the art and science of gathering, selecting and
processing information or ideas, intelligence for dissemination to
the public.
1.7.2 Investigative Journalism: Is a form of journalism
in which reporters deeply investigate a single topic of interest, such
as serious crimes, political corruption, or corporate wrongdoing
1.7.3
Conflict Resolution: is conceptualized as the methods and processes
involved in facilitating the peaceful ending of conflict and
retribution.
1.7.4 Conflict: is an inherent incompatibility between the objectives of two or more characters or forces.
1.8 Research design and methodology
This
research is library-based and explores extensively resources such as
textbooks, journals, critical reviews and the internet. The researcher
will also source for vital information from media houses as well as
members of the general public.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]This research on Investigative journalism: A means of conflict resolution is conducted to determine the role of investigative journalism in conflict resolution. The purpose of the study is to establish the role of investigative journalism in conflict resolution. The research design used in this study is the survey research design. Samples were made from the population through the random sampling techniques. This technique was used in selecting Cross River Newspaper corporation (CHRONICLE) Cala ... Continue reading---
