• Smartphones As Tools For News Gathering Among Journalists

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    • Table of Content

      Abstract

      Chapter One: Introduction

      1.1 Background of the Study

      1.2 Statement of the Problem

      1.3 Objective of the Study

      1.4 Research Questions

      1.5 Research Hypothesis

      1.6 Significance of the Study

      1.7 Scope of the Study

      1.8 Limitation of the Study

      1.9 Definition of Terms

      1.10 Organization of the Study

      Chapter Two: Review of Literature

      2.1 Conceptual Framework

      2.2 Theoretical Framework

      2.3 Empirical Review

      Chapter Three: Research Methodology

      3.1 Research Design

      3.2 Population of the Study

      3.3 Sample Size Determination

      3.4 Sample Size Selection Technique and Procedure

      3.5 Research Instrument and Administration

      3.6 Method of Data Collection

      3.7 Method of Data Analysis

      3.8 Validity of the Study

      3.9 Reliability of the Study

      3.10 Ethical Consideration

      Chapter Four: Data Presentation and Analysis

      4.1 Data Presentation

      4.2 Analysis of Data

      4.3 Answering Research Questions

      4.4 Test of Hypotheses

      4.5 Discussion Of Findings

      Chapter Five: Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation

      5.1 Summary

      5.2 Conclusion

      5.3 Recommendation

      References

      APPENDIX

      QUESTIONNAIRE


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    • ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]This study is based on smartphones as tools for news gathering among journalists in Minna, Niger State. The study became imperative because despite the enormous potentials of new media technologies in relation to effective journalism, most media organizations in the country are still lagging behind. Survey method was adopted in gathering responses from respondents. Convenient sampling technique was adopted and used to distribute a hundred and eighty six copies of questionnaire to the three sampl ... Continue reading---

         

      CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]INTRODUCTION1.1 Background to the StudyFrom the perspective of Craig (2000), contemporary development in journalistic reporting related to innovation in technology inevitably attracts interest. This means that the rise of digital technology, the convergence of media into multi-media formats and the ubiquity of the internet are focal points for contemplations about recent changes in journalism and possible future direction. According to Belmaker (2003), say with the introduction of smart-phone t ... Continue reading---