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Investigating the Research Interest of Communication Students in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions: A study of Select Institutions in Rivers State, Nigeria

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It is no academic rhetoric the place of research in solving the many challenges that plague development efforts across the globe, especially in developing countries. Since independence in 1960, for instance, Nigeria and its people have grappled with diverse social-cultural, economic and political challenges that require continuous articulation of informed policies borne out of tactical researches to address. Regrettably, many Nigerian students find it difficult to undertake academic researches. The result of this difficulty is that many students either indulge in outright plagiarism or engage the services of consultants when asked to undertake a research assignment. This study investigated the interest of Communication students of select tertiary institutions in Rivers State to conduct academic researches. The aim of the study was to investigate the factors that affect the research interest of Communication students. Survey research design was used to study a population of 3,181 from which a sample size of 341 was drawn. Findings of the study showed that some of the factors that discourage many Communication students from undertaking research were lack of understanding of practical research methodology and lack of motivation. The study recommended, among other things, that more time should be allotted to the teaching of research to ensure that students are properly grounded in research methodology.

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Communication Students, Development Challenges, National Growth, Research, Tertiary Institutions

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"Investigating the Research Interest of Communication Students in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions: A study of Select Institutions in Rivers State, Nigeria", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.7, Issue 1, page no.231-244, January-2020, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2001033.pdf

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"Investigating the Research Interest of Communication Students in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions: A study of Select Institutions in Rivers State, Nigeria", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.7, Issue 1, page no. pp231-244, January-2020, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2001033.pdf

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Published Paper ID: JETIR2001033
Registration ID: 226273
Published In: Volume 7 | Issue 1 | Year January-2020
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Page No: 231-244
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Area: Engineering
ISSN Number: 2349-5162
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