TABLE OF CONTENT





Title Page i

Certification ii

Dedication iii

Acknowledgements iv

Table of contents vi

Abstract vii



Chapter One: Introduction



1.1 Background of the study 1

1.2 Statement of the problem

1.3 Research Questions

1.4 Objectives of Study

1.5 significance of the study

1.6 Scope of the Study

1.7 Limitation of the Study



Chapter Two: Literature Review and Theoretical Framework



2.0 Introduction

2.1 Definition of Investigative Journalism

2.1.1 Historical Background of Investigative Journalism

2.1.2 Features of Investigative Journalism

2.1.3 The importance of Investigative Journalism

2.1.4 The functions of Investigative Journalism

2.1.5 Formation of Investigative Journalism

2.1.6 Measurement of Investigative Journalism



2.3 Definition of freedom of information

2.3.1 Origin of the freedom of information Bill in Nigeria

2.3.2 Origin of the Freedom of Information Bill in the world

2.3.3 The importance the Freedom of information Bill

2.3.4 Salient features of the Freedom of information Act

2.4 Theoretical Framework

2.4.1 Social Responsibility Theory

2.4.2 Agenda Setting Theory



Chapter Three: Research Methodology



3.0 Introduction

3.1 Research design

3.1.1 Survey method

3.2 Research Questions

3.3 Population of Study

3.4 Sampling size

3.5 Sampling Procedure

3.6 Instrument of Data collection

3.6.1 Questionnaire

3.6.2 Interview

3.9 Method of Data Analysis



Chapter Four: Data Analysis And Discussion of Findings



4.0 Introduction

4.1Research Question One

4.2 Research Question two

4.3 Research Question three



Chapter Five: Summery, Conclusion and Recommendations



5.0 Introduction

5.1 Summary

5.1.1 Major Findings

5.2 Conclusion

5.3 Recommendations

5.4 Suggestion for futher Reading

Biblography

Appendix

Appendix ii