Assessment of Modern ICT Skills for Enhancing Quality of Research Possessed by University of Nigeria Nsukka Postgraduate Students


Authors : Ocheni, Christopher Adah; Asanga, Godwin Christopher; Azor, Francisca Ukamaka; Nwani, Samuel Uchenna; Anajekwu Nkechi Favour

Volume/Issue : Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 12 - December

Google Scholar : http://tinyurl.com/3vj9u88p

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10370425

Abstract : This study assessed the University of Nigeria postgraduate students ICT and research skills. The study employed analytical descriptive research design and was conducted at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) with a sample of 114 students. Data were collected using Modern ICT skills and Research Questionnaire (MISRQ). A reliability index of .84 was estimated using Cronbach- alpha. Findings revealed that male students have better ICT and research skills than their female counterparts. From the results, Ph.D. students had better research skills than M.Ed. students. Findings also showed that students do not possess skills in use of e-resources and services, computer skills and software use. It is therefore recommended that ICT facilities needed to improve both students and lecturers should be put in place to ensure better output.

Keywords : Assessment, Research skills, ICT skills, Graduate Students, Modern Research Skills, E-Resources.

This study assessed the University of Nigeria postgraduate students ICT and research skills. The study employed analytical descriptive research design and was conducted at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) with a sample of 114 students. Data were collected using Modern ICT skills and Research Questionnaire (MISRQ). A reliability index of .84 was estimated using Cronbach- alpha. Findings revealed that male students have better ICT and research skills than their female counterparts. From the results, Ph.D. students had better research skills than M.Ed. students. Findings also showed that students do not possess skills in use of e-resources and services, computer skills and software use. It is therefore recommended that ICT facilities needed to improve both students and lecturers should be put in place to ensure better output.

Keywords : Assessment, Research skills, ICT skills, Graduate Students, Modern Research Skills, E-Resources.

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