The influence of journalism code of ethics on journalism practice - a survey of journalist in Uyo Department: Mass Communication By: samfilo31 Project ID: 5019 Rating: (5.0) votes: 3Rate this project12345 Price:₦2000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThis study was to investigate the influence of the journalism code of ethics on journalism practice, a survey of journalists in Uyo. For the study to have focus, objectives were set and research questions formulated and to examine the ways that the journalists' code of ethics has influenced professionals among journalists in Uyo. The study adopted a survey research method. The theoretical framework used in the study was social responsibility theory. The census method was used as the sampling technique with 42 according to staff nominal roll. The entire sample was used since it was a manageable size. Data was gathered through the use of a structured questionnaire. At the end, the study found out that every practicing in Uyo has a high level of knowledge of the journalists' code of ethics, but some used the same as standard for measuring their actions in the line of duties while others do not, despite their knowledge. The study concluded that the code of ethics emerged as a response to the crisis of confidence in journalism, hence recommending that the journalists and other media professional bodies should ensure that there is real unionism in the profession by ensuring that journalists’ rights are not trampled upon. ...Preview Download Preview +Other Mass Communication project topics and materials you might be interested in»Impact of social media on students academic performance (a study of students of university of Abuja) »Impact of social media on modern journalism (a study of journalists in Makurdi metropolis) »Impact of information and communication technology (ICT) on radio news reporting (a study of Atlantic FM Uyo) »Perception of cyber crime among Nigerian youths (a study of Caritas university) »The effect of government ownership and control of mass media objectivity reporting (a case study of Enugu state broadcasting services) »The Effects of Television Commercials on Buying Habits of Enugu Metropolis ( A Case Study of Omo and Elephant Detergents )»Impact of mobile phone on agricultural information among Otukpo farmers»Coverage of foreign news by Nigerian newspapers: A content analysis of vanguard and daily sun newspapers»Audience perception of Nigerian newspapers on the internet»Influence of news censorship on the performance of media houses in Nigeria (a study of Nasarawa broadcasting service, Lafia) »Influence of television advertising on consumer buying habits of Guinness stout in Ikeja community of Lagos state»Role of communication technology in improving work efficiency of AIT staff (a study of AIT Abuja) »Importance of indigenous language in broadcasting media»The effect of AKBC tv peak milk advertisement on the consumers buying habit»Effect of public relations on the consumer (a case study of premier breweries plc)