AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE CAUSES OF STUDENTS POOR ATTITUDE TOWARDS THE STUDY OF SECRETARIAL ADMINISTRATION IN TERTIARY INSITUTIONS IN ENUGU STATE

ABSTRACT
The purpose of carrying out this research was to investigate on the causes of students poor attitude towards the study of secretarial studies in tertiary institutions in Enugu state. In order to obtain the requires data, the researcher use some selected tertiary institutions in Enugu State with a total population of 610 respondents, 400 respondents were used as the sample size while instrument for data collection were questionnaire, text books and personal observation. Three research questions were formulated for the study.
The findings showed that:
Enough equipment were not provided for imparting of the course.
The financial involvement of the course is very high.
Most of the students were not properly, guided by guidance and counsellors before enrolling into the department.
The researcher finally made some useful suggestions and recommendation on the provision of required equipment for department of secretarial studies, that Government should come to the aid of tertiary institutions that are running this course since the equipment are very expensive. The researcher also recommended that guidance and counsellor services should be given to the students before choosing their courses also that there must be good report between students and lectures.   

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title page
Approval page
Dedication
Abstract
Acknowledgement
Table of content

CHAPTER ONE
Introduction
1.1Background of the study
1.2Statement of problem
1.3Purpose of the study
1.4Significance of the study
1.5Scope of the study
1.6Research  questions

CHAPTER TWO
Literature review
2.1Definition an historical
Background of a secretary
2.2Distinguish between a Secretary and other categories
Of clerical staff
2.3Duties and qualities of a secretary
2.4Difficulties faced by a Secretary
2.5Derision of a secretary
2.6Motivation factors of Secretaries
2.7Provision of adequate facilities equipments
2.8Importance of guidance and Counselling before choosing a career
2.9Summary of literature reviewed

CHAPTER THREE
Research design and methodology
3.0Research method
3.1design of the study
3.2Area of the study
3.3Population of the study
3.4Sampling of the study
3.5Sampling techniques
3.6Discrimination of the instrument for data collection
3.7Validation of instruments
3.8Administration of instruments
3.9Techniques for data analysis

CHAPTER FOUR
Presentation and analysis of data
4.1Testing of research questions

CHAPTER FIVE
Summary of the findings conclusion, and recommendation
5.1Summary of findings
5.2Conclusion
5.3Recommendations
5.4Suggested areas for furthers study
5.5Limitations  of the study
References
Appendix
Questionnaires