ABSTRACT
This study investigate the influence of Global System for Mobile Communication in news gathering reporting and feedback. The study specifically find out the role Global system of mobile communication (GSM) play in journalism practice in Nigeria; determine if Nigerian journalists have fully embraced the use of GSM phones in sending breaking news stories across to their media organization; unravel the advent of GSM as prospect for brighter future in the practicing of Journalism Nigeria and also unravel the challenges that hinders Nigerian journalists from maximizing the benefits of GSM phone in their media organization. The study employed descriptive survey design. A sample size of 120 journalist were drawn from Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo state, Nigerian Television Authority and Fresh FM. Questionnaire was used to gather information from the respondents and the data were analysed using descriptive statistics. Findings from the study revealed that the use of GSM in information gathering and dissemination by journalist no doubt has brought about both benefits and problems in information gathering and reporting. Also, GSM has enhanced information gathering and dissemination, this has caused journalist to leave their traditional methods of operation. Despite the problems embedded in the contexts in which they operate, they appreciate the benefits associated with the use of GSM in their professional functions. Among other recommendations is that government should also provide journalist with sophisticated equipment and adequate provision of power supply to enable them carry out their duties smoothly.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER ONE: Introduction
1.1 Background to the Study
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Objectives of the Study
1.4 Research Questions
1.5 Significance of the Study
1.6 Scope of the Study
1.7 Limitation of the Study
1.8 Operational Definition of Terms
CHAPTER TWO: Literature Review
2.0 Introduction
2.1. Conceptual Review
2.1.1 Concept of Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM)
2.1.2 Overview of Global System for Mobile Communication
2.1.3 Mobile Journalism (News Gathering)
2.1.4 News Reportage and Feedback
2.1.5 Concept of ICT/New Media
2.1.6 Communication Context
2.2. Theoretical Frame Work
2.2.1 New Media Theory
2.2.2 Uses and Gratification Theory
2.2.3 The Diffusion of Innovation Theory
2.3 Empirical Review
CHAPTER THREE: Methodology
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Research Design
3.3 Population of the Study
3.4 Sample and Sampling Techniques
3.5 Research Instrument
3.6 Validity and Reliability of Research Instrument
3.7 Procedure of Administration of Instrument
3.8 Method of Data Analysis
CHAPTER FOUR: Data Presentation and Analysis
4.1 Personal Data of Respondents
4.2 Analysis of Research Questions
4.2.1 Research Question 1: What role does GSM phone play in news gathering,
reporting and Feedback in Nigeria?
4.2.2 Research Question 2: Has Journalist employed GSM for Sending Breaking News Stories Across the Populace?
4.2.3 Research Question 3: Does the news trend hold a brighter prospect in news
gathering and reporting in Nigeria?
4.2.4 Research Question 4: What Challenges Hinders Nigerian Journalist from
Maximizing the Benefits of GSM Phone in their Media Organization
4.3 Discussion of Findings
CHAPTER FIVE: Summary of Findings, Conclusion and Recommendation
5.1 Summary of Findings
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendations
Bibliography
APPENDIX: Questionnaire
