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Impact Of Freedom Of Information Act On Journalism Practice
[A CASE STUDY OF JOURNALISM PRACTICE IN UYO COMMUNITY- FROM JANUARY TO JUNE 2013]
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1.7 Operational Definition of Terms
Freedom:
This is the power or right to act, speak etc. as one wants without
anyone stopping. It is the permission to use, act, and speak, etc.
without restriction in Uyo community.
Information: This is a fact
told, heard or discovered about something/ somebody. It is also seen as
knowledge gives/ provides/ pass on/ receive/ obtain/ collect about
something/ somebody in Uyo community.
Act: This is a law made by a parliament or similar body in Uyo community.
Journalism:
This is the activity or product of journalists or others engage in the
preparation of written, visual, or audio material intended for
dissemination through public media with reference to factual, ongoing
events of public concern. It is intended to inform society about itself
and to make public things that would otherwise be private in Uyo
community.
Uyo community: This is a city in the south eastern
Nigeria and is the capital of Akwa Ibom state. The city became a capital
of Akwa Ibom state on September 23, 1997 following the creation of
Cross River. Uyo is bounded by; 16
Abak,
Itu,
Uruan,
Ibesikpo Asutan and
Etinan
local government all in Akwa Ibom State. She is made up of four (4)
clans which includes; Ikono, Etio, Oku, and Offort clan. She has a total
population of 309,513(male 153, 11 and female 156,460) according to
2006 National census.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]This project on ― impact of Freedom of Information Act: A study of journalism practices in Uyo community – from January to June, is aimed at finding out how Freedom of Information Act impact positively on the life of practicing journalists in Uyo community. In carrying out the study the researcher used survey design method, while questionnaire was the instrument of the study. Simple tables and percentages were used in analyzing and presenting the data collected. The researcher made ... Continue reading---
