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ABSTRACT
The media as the fourth estate of the re realm in any democratic society is one saddled with so many constraints. Some of such constraints are those that have to do with the ethical practice of the profession . Journalism as a profession, has its do’s and don’ts and some of these ethical pose a serious constraint to the practice of journalism.
The law of the land sometimes pose a problem to the smooth flow of communication and as such to the practice of journalism.
The attitude of the masses as it relate to journalists and their profession is also one of the major constraints faced in the profession
The misconception of many, even some learned people of the full scope of what the journalistic practice is all about is also one of the constraints faced by the profession.
These and many other are some of the ethical and professional constraints faced in the journalistic practice and as such corrective measures need to be taken.
It should be noted that the above listed constraints can and should be expatiated upon for the full import of the constraints can be appreciated by all.
This project thus seeks to look into all the above visited constraints, see ways by which these constraints can be managed and also look at ways by which most of them can be removed in its entirety .
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title page
Certification page
Approval page
Acknowledge
Dedication
Abstract
Table of contents
List of tables
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 INTRODUCTION
- Statement of the problem
- Objectives of the problems
1.3 Research questions
1.4 Significance of the study
1.5 Delimitation’s 9
1.6 Conceptual Definition of terms 13
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 Introduction
2.1 Communication
2.2 Qualities of a good press
2.3 History of journalism
2.4 Origin of the Nigerian press
2.5 Impact of journalism practice
2.6 Jou4rnalism an agent of social mobilization
2.7 The role of the press
CHAPTER THERE
3.0 Introduction
3.1 The population of the study
3.2 Sample size and procedure
3.3 Instrument for Data collection
3.4 Method of Data Analysis
CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 Introduction
- Data presentation
CHAPTER FIVE
5.1 Summary
5.2 finding
5.3 Recommendation
5.4 Conclusion
Appendix
Bibliography.
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 INTRODUCTION
- Background to the Study
Journalism can be defined as the work or activity of writing, managing or producing newspapers or journals containing news and information for public consumption one who regularly contribute to the periodical press whether as his chief means of livelihood or part the occupation is a journalist
The world of the mass media embrace more than the press or newspapers and journals well as those works who engage in news gathering presentation or preparation for the electronic media ie radio and television
Thus the principal duties of a journalist include, to inform, educate, entertain and also spotlighting social ills in our social. Hence, journalistic practice embraces much more than these in practical terms.
Apparently, journalism is only one part of the broadcasting media, the journalistic also include public Reelections and advertising whichever area you may wish to specialized will involved journalistic skill of communicating effectively in writing to a mass audience consequently, a sound public relation pardoner should know all what it takes to writing for the press
The press is a general term for both the print and electronic media is the foremost function of the print media is to offer to its teeming readers and listeners current news of event that happen at home and abroad .
Thanks to modern inventions of telegraphs and wire communications of which enable us receive fresh and up- to- date report of recent happenings even in distance a mere news sheet as it is described in the time past. But recent time of technological advancement and democracy’s it has metamorphosis newspapers, provide not critical, but also comments, analyses and critical discussions which could be social, economic and political
On the other hand, journalism offer a forum for other areas of public interest for people in various spheres life that suffer neglect. Such people can conveniently air grievances with the help of the press Some new papers deal exclusively on special subject area like religious , sports , arts , entertainment, science and technology.
Beside the powerfulness of the press, a strange psychology works behind the news papers. The ordinary man is always curious for news and views about his own environment which however makes him rely solely on the press. The news expressed through editorial comments are usually accepted by vast millions of readers. Here lies the power of the journalistic Government on their own too also perceived the efficacy of the noble journalistic practice as very helpful in measuring the wishes and aspiration of the people. A moral and honest journalist does a great deal of good by guarding public opinion on the right part or direction. On the alternative if the journalist represent truth as his basis principle and indulge in factual, reports, then he does a great harm to public morals.
The journalist noses for where the most interesting and important events has taken place so that he/ known she can publish it. Sometimes the leading journalist may become well known, thereby becoming important personalities themselves. Not every journalist can reach the top of the noble career but those that has the opportunity of presenting exciting, educative, factual and entertaining stories. It is sometimes asked whether the journalists are born or made. This may apply to the poet or the artist and not the journalist. The are made with the help of specialized training coupled with a sound academic knowledge. Broadcast journalism requires the casting of music and speeches and news in all directions from a transmitting station by the process of a wireless telephone. There are no wire but sounds passes by “either” into our ears through a receiving transmitter called the radio set consequentially broadcasting until recently was virtually westernized. These western cultures were transmitted to us through movies, documentaries, dramas, and music. CNN and sky television report more news, commentaries