Readers Perception Of The Use Of Photograph In Reenforcement Of Newspaper Message

1.2 Statement of the Problem

In newspaper photographs are suppose to draw a reader’s attention and communicate messages, but this days the reverse is the case most photograph in newspaper does not really pass messages, this research seeks to address the problem of the inefficiency of Newspapers to use News Pictures that effectively communicate a message or tell a story. On that note the problem that necessitated this study is: What are reader’s perceptions of the use of photograph in reinforcement of newspapers message.

1.3 Objective of the Study

1. To investigate how news pictures are used in newspaper.

2. To examine if photographs serve the function of information dissemination in newspaper.

3. How frequent do you see pictures in the Punch newspaper

4. To identify the various types of photographs used in newspaper

5.How photographs help to stir the emotions about certain event or person.

1.4 Research Questions

1. Do the Punch newspaper use picture in reporting news?

2. Do photographs serve the function of information dissemination in newspaper?

3. Do you find pictures in Punch newspaper and how often?

4. What are the kind of photograph used in Punch newspaper?

5. To what extent do photographs stir emotions about certain event or person

1.5 Scope of the Study

This study is designed to critically examine readers’ perception of the use of photograph in reinforcement of newspaper message, with particular reference to Punch newspaper. The study is narrowed to Auchi community in Etsako West L.G.A of Edo State inorder to examine reader’s perception, Auchi was however chosen because of proximity to place of study.