ABSTRACT
This research work titled “The Role of improved
welfare on qualitative journalism in Nigeria†Data for the study was sourced
from two main sources which include Primary and Secondary sources of data
Collection. Primary data: questionnaires and oral interviews were used to
collect information from the respondents. Secondary data: Journals and other
relevant materials relating to the area of my investigation will be review.
Extensive literature review was carried out on the direct literature and
indirect literature on books, journals and past works. The research instrument
used in this study includes oral interview and questionnaire. The questionnaire
is structural as to contain both close and open ended question. Simple tables
and percentages were used in treatment of data. The researcher found out that
that welfare has significant impact on the performance of journalists in
Nigeria. It was discovered that journalism is very important in economic growth
of Nigerian economy. It was discovered that welfare has significant impact on
the development of journalism in Nigeria. The researcher identifies so many
problems militating against qualitative journalism in Nigeria. based on the
findings the researcher recommends that 1. There should be special salary for
the professional journalists in order to discourage brown envelop syndrome
while the minimum entrance requirement which is Higher National Diploma should
be strictly adhere to. For journalism practitioners to qualify as
professionals, the regulatory bodies; Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ),
Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE), Newspaper Proprietors Association of Nigeria
(NPAN) and other regulatory bodies should enforce the code of ethical conduct
and rid of quacks in the profession. Media houses should constantly organize
training programmes for their staff so they will keep pace with the
time-changes.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title page - - - - - - - - - ii
Certification - - - - - - - - iii
Dedication - - - -- - - - - iv
Acknowledgement - - - - -- - - - v
Abstract - - - - - - - - - vi
Table content - - - - - - - - vii
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 Introduction - - - - -- - - 1
1.1 Background of the study- - - - - - 1
1.2 Statement of problem - - - - - - - 3
1.3
Objective of the Study - - - -- - 3
1.4
Research questions - - - - - - 4
1.5
Significance of the Study - - - - - - 4
1.6 Scope
of the Study - - - - - - - 5
1.7 Definition of Terms - - - - - -- 5
CHAPTER TWO
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
2.1
The Concept of Journalism- - - - - - 6
2.2 Theoretical
Foundation- - - - - - - 9
2.2.1 Social Responsibility Theory- - - - - - 9
2.2.2
Development Media Theory- - - - - - 10
2.3
Historical Development of the Nigerian Press- - - 12
2.4 Journalism as a Profession- - - - - - 13
2.5 Journalism and Professionalism:
The Nigeria Experience - 15
2.6
Journalism Practice in Nigeria: Issues and Challenges- - 17
2.7
Resolution- - - - - - - - - 21
2.8 Effect of
Poor welfare of journalists - - - - - 24
2.9 Problems and
Prospects of Journalism in Nigeria- - - 28
References 32
CHAPTER THREE
METHODOLOGY
3.1
Research Method - - - - - - - - 35
3.2
Research Design- - - - - - - -- 37
3.3Population
of the study - - - - - - - 38
3.4
Determination of sample size - - - - - - 39
3.5
Sampling Technique - - - - - - - 41
3.6
Measuring Instrument- - - - - - - 41
3.7
Reliability and Validity of Measuring Instrument - - - 42
3.8
Method of Data Collection and Analysis
- - - - 43
References - - - - - - - - - -44
CHAPTER FOUR
DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND
RESULTS
4.1 Data Presentation - - -- - -- - - 45
4.2
Data Analysis - - - - - - -- - 50
4.3 Discussion of Findings- - - - - - -- 57
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION
AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1
Summary of findings- - - - - - - 59
5.2
Conclusion - - - - - - - - -- 59
5.3
Recommendation - - - - - - - - 61
5.4 Limitations Of the study - - - - - 62
References- - - - - - - - - 69
Appendix
- - - - - - - - - 70
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the study
The media are the
bridge between the government and the governed as well as the mouthpiece of the
society A basic duty of the media professionals in every society is to be a
civic watchdog whose mission is to uncover secrets/issues and keep the
government accountable to society. As observed by Itule& Anderson (2007),
to achieve this often demands investigation and in-depth work which requires
researching, digging deeply, interviewing and writing. Investigative Journalism
(IJ) also called watchdog journalism means explaining how laws and regulations
are violated; it is holding the powerful accountable. Succinctly put,
investigative journalism is the finding, reporting and presentation of news
which other people try to hide (www.journalism.eu). Relatively new as the term
is, investigative journalism has through the decade metamorphosed into a
formidable tool for critically and thoroughly exposing facts and secrets which governments,
institutions, organisations or individuals would naturally try to obscure from
the public. It must be noted that fact-finding and fact-giving are some of the
basic goals of journalism. Hence, it is necessary to determine any doubtful
issue and that must be made public too.
However, Ugwu,
(2010) observes that investigative journalism in a developing nation like
Nigeria is threatened with numerous challenges which are almost crippling its
proper practice, its prospects notwithstanding. Journalism is increasingly becoming a difficult concept to
define and delineate because of some contemporary developments having direct
effects on its practice. The twenty - first century invention of the new media,
especially the
internet, has revolutionized and redefined
the scope and practice of journalism all over the world. The emergence of the
concept of ‘Citizen Journalism’ has compounded the problems of first; who is a
journalist; is a person whose job is to collect and write news stories for
magazines, newspapers, televisions or radio
second, what is journalism; it means the work of collecting writing and
publishing material in newspapers and magazines or on televisions and
radio. However, regardless of the
seemingly nebulous outlook of journalism in the contemporary time, journalism
is concerned with the gathering, processing and dissemination of information
regarded as important and critical to the operations of the different
components of the society.
According toOlaniya, (2008), journalism refers to the process of “gathering, evaluating and
distributing facts of current interestâ€. The professional norms of good
journalism include, in particular, the following; truthfulness, objectivity,
neutrality and detachment (kempf, 2007). The crisis of confidence that rocked
journalism in the 19th Century gave birth to the development in the twentieth
century, the concept of social responsibility theory which ascribed to the
press some responsibilities in addition to the professional requirements and
responsibilities of the profession.
1.2 Statement of problem
There are claims
that journalism has been in the decline since its haydays in the 1970s , and
many investigations are now more concerned with entertainment than information
(Harcup,2009:110). However, journalism as practised in Nigeria is ineffective
as it is constrained by several problems despite its bright prospects. More
often than not, journalists publish half truth, distorted stories and outright
falsehood without indepth investigation, thereby making rumours
,unsubstantiated claims and emotions the bedrock of
information gathering.
1.3
Objective of the
study
The
aim of this research work is to examine the role of improved welfare on
qualitative journalism in Nigeria. The specific objectives of this research
work include the following;
1.
To examine the impact of welfare on
the performance of journalists in Nigeria.
2.
To evaluate the importance of
journalism in economic growth of Nigerian economy.
3.
To ascertain the effect of welfare on
the development of journalism in Nigeria.
4.
To identify the problems militating
against qualitative journalism in Nigeria.
1.4 Research Questions
The
researcher developed the following research questions;
1.
Does welfare have any impact on the
performance of journalists in Nigeria?
2.
Does journalism contribute to the
economic growth of Nigerian economy?
3.
What are the effects of welfare on the
development of journalism in Nigeria?
4.
What are the problems militating
against qualitative journalism in Nigeria.
1.5 Significance of the Study
This
research work will be of immense help to:
The Researcher:
it will help the researcher to know more on the role of improved
welfare on qualitative journalism in Nigeria.
Journalists: the
study will be of immense help to practicing journalists as it will serve as an
eye opener to them in the area of significance of welfare in the profession of
journalism.
The country: This
study will be of great importance to the country as it will help the policy
makers to prorogate laws that will help in the development of the country
(Nigeria).
1.6 Scope of the Study
The study shall focus on the
role of improved welfare on qualitative journalism in Nigeria. The researcher will concentrate on the residence
of Enugu metropolis.
1.7
Definition of Terms
Welfare:
welfare means various form of financial aids
provided by the government to those who are in need of it.
Journalism:
Journalism means the work of collecting writing,
writing and publishing material in newspapers and magazines or on television
and radio.
Development:
Development means gradual growth of something so
that it becomes more advanced, stronger etc.
Growth: Growth means the process of growing development.
Media: Media means the main means of communication with
large number of people, Television, Radio and Newspapers etc.
Residence: A residence is an establishment where it was originally or currently
being used by a host as their main place of dwelling or home. Architecturally,
a residence is typically a house, mansion, cottage or even grand castles and
palaces
Get the Complete Project Material Now!!!
