Eradication Of Fake News On Social Media
Abstract
This study was carried out on the eradication of fake news on social media possible solutions and prospects. The study was carried out to find out the prevalence of fake news on social media, investigate the effects of the increasing fake news in the social media, and identify the possible solutions to the problem of fake news in social media. The survey design was adopted and the simple random sampling techniques were employed in this study. The population size comprised of students of Delta State University, Abraka.In determining the sample size, the researcher conveniently selected 148 respondents and 141 were validated. Self-constructed and validated questionnaire was used for data collection. The collected and validated questionnaires were analyzed using frequency tables, while the hypotheses was tested Chi-square statistical tool. The result of the findings reveals that the prevalence of fake news on social media is high. Furthermore, the study revealed that there are numerious effect of the increasing fake news in the social media, among which inlcude; masses loss of trust on social media information, makes the social media an unrelaible source of information, corrupts users perceptions, leads to anxiety among users, and leads to social conflict. Therefore, it is recommended that to social media users should always verify the source and the content of information received on social media to help them discover whether they are fake news or relating to fake news.
Aims and Objectives
The Main Objective of the study is to appraise the eradication of fake news on social media possible solutions and prospects;
The specific objectives include:
- To find out the prevalence of fake news on social media.
- To investigate the effects of the increasing fake news in the social media.
- To identify the possible solutions to the problem of fake news in social media.
Research Questions
- What is the prevalence of fake news on social media?
- What are the effects of the increasing fake news in the social media?
- What are the possible solutions to the problem of fake news in social media?
Chapter One
1.0 INTRODUCTION:
This chapter introduces the Eradication Of Fake News On Social Media and its relevance, states the research problems, research questions, and objectives, provides a background of the study, and should also include the research hypothesis [INTRO67482]…
Chapter Two: Literature Review
2.0 INTRODUCTION:
This chapter provides the background and context of the research problems, reviews the existing literature on the Eradication Of Fake News On Social Media, and acknowledges the contributions of scholars who have previously conducted similar research [REV67482] …
Table of Content
Abstract
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Objective of the Study
1.4 Research Questions
1.5 Research Hypothesis
1.6 Significance of the Study
1.7 Scope of the Study
1.8 Limitation of the Study
1.9 Definition of Terms
1.10 Organization Of The Studies
Chapter Two: Review of Literature
2.1 Conceptual Framework
2.2 Theoretical Framework
2.3 Empirical Review
Chapter Three: Research Methodology
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Population of the Study
3.3 Sample Size Determination
3.4 Sample Size Selection Technique and Procedure
3.5 Research Instrument and Administration
3.6 Method of Data Collection
3.7 Method of Data Analysis
3.8 Validity of the Study
3.9 Reliability of the Study
3.10 Ethical Consideration
Chapter Four: Data Presentation and Analysis
4.1 Data Presentation
4.2 Answering Research Questions
4.3 Test Of Hypothesis
Chapter Five: Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation
5.1 Summary
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendation
References
APPENDIX