Availability, Accessibility and Utilization of Grey Literature for Quality Research by Postgraduate Students of University of Agriculture Makurdi

This study examined availability, accessibility and utilization of grey literature for quality research by Postgraduate students of University of Agriculture Makurdi. The study had five objectives and five research questions. The study adopted survey research design. Population for this study was 89 subjects comprising all staff both Professionals and Para-professional from University of Agriculture Makurdi library. The entire population of 89 subjects was used for the study as sample size. Instrument used for the study was constructed questionnaire. Data was collected and analysed using mean and standard deviation. Study found out grey literature (GL) are not accessed and utilized by postgraduate students. Findings of the study also revealed that many challenges faced by postgraduate Students in accessing grey literature. It was found that there are strategies that promote utilization of grey literature by post graduate students of University of Agriculture Makurdi. The study concluded that there is need to improve on the management and use of grey literature. It was recommended that government should make provision for adequate funds for acquisition of grey literature in University libraries, University management should ensure that relevant materials to current curricula and teacher/student interests are supplied in the library and the University management should embark on regular review and supply of new grey materials the library

Social Media Use and its Influence on Academic Performance of Postgraduate Students of Benue State University, Makurd

This study examined the social media use and its influence on academic performance of Postgraduate students of Benue State University, Makurdi. Four research questions were answered. Population for this study was 76 library staff of Benue State University and was used as sample. Instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire. Data collected was analysed using percentage, mean and standard deviation. Findings of the study revealed that Postgraduate students mostly spend their time using Facebook on social media. Findings also revealed that most of Postgraduate students spend their good on social media. The study also found that Postgraduate spend good number of hours on social media. Finally, the study revealed that usage of social media influence academic performance of Postgraduate students. The study concluded that social media is an important instructional method and cannot be misused. It was recommended that University management must design time and opportunities for the use of social media activities into their course syllabi. Both instructors and students must be open to learning and using new social media classroom approaches that extend and enhance instructor-student interactions. University management should encourage all Postgraduate students to use social media for academic purposes

Availability, Accessibility and Utilization of Grey Literature for Quality Research by Postgraduate Students of University of Agriculture Makurdi

This study examined availability, accessibility and utilization of grey literature for quality research by Postgraduate students of University of Agriculture Makurdi. The study had five objectives and five research questions. The study adopted survey research design. Population for this study was 89 subjects comprising all staff both Professionals and Para-professional from University of Agriculture Makurdi library. The entire population of 89 subjects was used for the study as sample size. Instrument used for the study was constructed questionnaire. Data was collected and analysed using mean and standard deviation. Study found out grey literature (GL) are not accessed and utilized by postgraduate students. Findings of the study also revealed that many challenges faced by postgraduate Students in accessing grey literature. It was found that there are strategies that promote utilization of grey literature by post graduate students of University of Agriculture Makurdi. The study concluded that there is need to improve on the management and use of grey literature. It was recommended that government should make provision for adequate funds for acquisition of grey literature in University libraries, University management should ensure that relevant materials to current curricula and teacher/student interests are supplied in the library and the University management should embark on regular review and supply of new grey materials the library. Keywords: Availability, Accessibility, Utilization of Grey Literature, Quality Research and Postgraduate Student

Availability, Accessibility and Utilization of Grey Literature for Quality Research by Postgraduate Students of University of Agriculture Makurdi

This study examined availability, accessibility and utilization of grey literature for quality research by Postgraduate students of University of Agriculture Makurdi. The study had five objectives and five research questions. The study adopted survey research design. Population for this study was 89 subjects comprising all staff both Professionals and Para-professional from University of Agriculture Makurdi library. The entire population of 89 subjects was used for the study as sample size. Instrument used for the study was constructed questionnaire. Data was collected and analysed using mean and standard deviation. Study found out grey literature (GL) are not accessed and utilized by postgraduate students. Findings of the study also revealed that many challenges faced by postgraduate Students in accessing grey literature. It was found that there are strategies that promote utilization of grey literature by post graduate students of University of Agriculture Makurdi. The study concluded that there is need to improve on the management and use of grey literature. It was recommended that government should make provision for adequate funds for acquisition of grey literature in University libraries, University management should ensure that relevant materials to current curricula and teacher/student interests are supplied in the library and the University management should embark on regular review and supply of new grey materials the library

Social Media Use and its Influence on Academic Performance of Postgraduate Students of Benue State University, Makurd

This study examined the social media use and its influence on academic performance of Postgraduate students of Benue State University, Makurdi. Four research questions were answered. Population for this study was 76 library staff of Benue State University and was used as sample. Instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire. Data collected was analysed using percentage, mean and standard deviation. Findings of the study revealed that Postgraduate students mostly spend their time using Facebook on social media. Findings also revealed that most of Postgraduate students spend their good on social media. The study also found that Postgraduate spend good number of hours on social media. Finally, the study revealed that usage of social media influence academic performance of Postgraduate students. The study concluded that social media is an important instructional method and cannot be misused. It was recommended that University management must design time and opportunities for the use of social media activities into their course syllabi. Both instructors and students must be open to learning and using new social media classroom approaches that extend and enhance instructor-student interactions. University management should encourage all Postgraduate students to use social media for academic purposes