Effect of Public Service Information Campaign on Examination Malpractice Prevention in Higher Institutions

Abstract

Examination malpractices in Nigeria have attained a frightening proportion. It is sophisticated and institutionalized.

Examination malpractice is rated as one of the greatest problems that undermine the foundation of educational practice in Nigeria today. Thus, this study investigated Effect of Public Service Information Campaign (also called Public Service Advertising-PSA) on Examination Malpractice Prevention in Higher Institutions case study of IMT (Polytechnic) and ESCET (College of Education). Research questions (based on the problems of the study) were drafted and addressed through the use of survey (questionnaire) method, observation method, tabular presentation of data, simple descriptive analysis and chi-square goodness of fit test for hypothesis testing.

From the study, outdoor PSAs are an unpopular medium. In spite of this, the researcher has tried to emphasize the relative importance of this medium especially as it regards effective anti-examination malpractice campaigns. The problems identified concerning time and placement disunity, wrong choice of medium for the campaign, lack of consideration for studentsâ€™ mobility, little attention paid towards the campaign and lack of positive attitudinal results.

Table of Contents

Title page

Approval page

Dedication

Acknowledgement

Abstract

Table of content

Chapter one:introduction

1.1 Background of the study

1.2 Statement of the research problem

1.3 Objective of the study

1.4 Significance of the study

1.5 Research questions

1.6 Research hypothesis

1.7 Conceptual and operational definition

1.8 Assumptions of the study

1.9 Limitation of the study

Chapter two : review of the literature

2.1 Sources of literature

2.2 The review of related literature

2.3 Theoretical Framework

2.4 Summary of literature review

References

Chapter three: Research methodology

3.1 Research method

3.2 Area of Study

3.3 Population of Study

3.4 Research sample and sampling technique

3.5 Instrument used for data collection

3.6 Validity of instrument

3.7 Method of Data Collection

3.8 Method of Data Analysis

Chapter four : Presentation and Analyses of Data

4.1 Data presentation analysis

4.2 Test of Hypothesis

4.3 Discussion of Findings

Chapter five: Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations

5.1 Summary

5.2 Conclusion

5.3 Recommendation

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APA

Research, A. (2018). Effect of Public Service Information Campaign on Examination Malpractice Prevention in Higher Institutions. Afribary. Retrieved from https://tracking.afribary.com/works/effect-of-public-service-information-campaign-on-examination-malpractice-prevention-in-higher-institutions

MLA 8th

Research, Afri "Effect of Public Service Information Campaign on Examination Malpractice Prevention in Higher Institutions" Afribary. Afribary, 03 Feb. 2018, https://tracking.afribary.com/works/effect-of-public-service-information-campaign-on-examination-malpractice-prevention-in-higher-institutions. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.

MLA7

Research, Afri . "Effect of Public Service Information Campaign on Examination Malpractice Prevention in Higher Institutions". Afribary, Afribary, 03 Feb. 2018. Web. 17 Jan. 2026. < https://tracking.afribary.com/works/effect-of-public-service-information-campaign-on-examination-malpractice-prevention-in-higher-institutions >.

Chicago

Research, Afri . "Effect of Public Service Information Campaign on Examination Malpractice Prevention in Higher Institutions" Afribary (2018). Accessed January 17, 2026. https://tracking.afribary.com/works/effect-of-public-service-information-campaign-on-examination-malpractice-prevention-in-higher-institutions

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