Academic Research report about the role of internet usage and students performance in Universities

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DECLARATION.. i

APPROVAL. ii

ABBREVIATIONS. iii

TABLE OF CONTENTS. iv

CHAPTER ONE. 2

INTRODUCTION.. 2

1.0 Introduction. 2

1.1 Background to the Study. 2

1.2 Statement of the Problem.. 4

1.3 General ResearchObjective.4

1.4 Specific Objectives.5

1.5 Research Questions.5

1.6 Scope of the Study. 5

1.6.1 Geographical Scope. 5

1.6.2 Content Scope. 5

1.6.3 Time Scope. 6

1.6.4 Methodological Scope. 6

1.7 Significance of the Study. 6

1.8 Operational Terms. 6

CHAPTER TWO.. 8

LITERATURE REVIEW... 8

2.0 Introduction. 8

2.1 Role of Internet Usage on Students’ Academic Performance in Universities. 8

2.2 Problems and Challenges related to Internet Usage in Universities. 10

2.3 Possible Solutions on Challenges Faced during Internet usage in Universities.13

CHAPTER THREE. 15

METHODOLOGY.. 15

3.0 Introduction. 15

3.1 Research Design. 16

3.2 Study Population and Sampling Techniques. 16

3.2.1 Sample Size. 16

3.2.2 Sampling Techniques and Procedure. 17

3.3 Data Collection Methods. 17

3.3.1 Questionnaire Survey. 17

3.3.2 Interviews. 18

3.3.3 Observation Method. 18

3.4 Data Collection Instruments. 18

3.4.1 Questionnaire. 19

3.4.2 Interview Guide. 19

3.5 Data Collection Quality control19

3.6 Validity. 19

3.6.1 Reliability. 20

3.7 Data Analysis. 20

3.7.1 Quantitative Data. 20

3.7.2 Qualitative Date. 20

3.8 Measurement of Variables. 21

DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION.. 22

4.0 Introduction. 22

4.1 Response rate. 22

4.2 Demographic characteristics of the respondents. 23

4.2.1 Respondents’ Age. 23

Table 4.2 Respondents by age. 23

Fig. 4.2.2 A Pie chart showing Age distribution of the respondents. 24

4.3 Respondents by sex. 25

Fig.4.3showing respondents’ sex. 25

Fig.4.4 showing marital status of the respondents. 26

4.5 Respondents’ level of education. 26

Fig 4.5: Pie chart showing education level of respondents. 27

4.6 Duration of service of the respondents. 27

Fig.4.6 showing respondents’ duration of service. 28

5.0 Introduction. 29

5.2 Discussion. 30

APPENDICES. 34

APPENDIX 1.QUESTIONNAIRE FOR STUDENTS. 34

APPENDIX 2: QUESTIONNAIRE FOR LECTURERS. 36

B: INTERVIEW GUIDE FOR HEAD OF DEPARTMENTS. 38

E: ESTIMATED FINANCIAL BUDGET. 40