FACTORS AFFECTING STUDENTS PERFORMANCE IN SHORTHAND

This study investigated the factors affecting students’ performance in shorthand, a case study of institute of management and technology (IMT) Enugu. To give direction to this work, the researcher chronicled this work into five chapters with each deliberating on a specific part of a work. Chapter one concentrated on the introduction involving background and need for the study: statement of the problem, objectives of the study etc.
Chapter two dealt on the review of literature work of eminent scholars in the area of study.
Chapter three concentrated on the design and methodology of the study involving population and sampling size of the study, method of data collection and data analysis.
In chapter four, data collection through the use of questionnaire were analyzed. Chapter five highlight on the findings, five research questions were posited with twenty-five questionnaire items. The major findings include:
(i) Students generally believe that shorthand is difficult.
(ii) Poor background of students in English language affect their performance
In shorthand students have no interest in the subject.
Human and material resources required for the teaching of shorthand are grossly inadequate. While the major recommendations include
(i) Provision of adequate equipment for the teaching of shorthand.
(ii) Recruitment of qualified teachers for the teaching of the subject.
(iii) Enough time should be created for the teaching of shorthand.

Title Page
Approval Page
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Table Of Content
Abstract.Chapter One;
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Background Of Study
1.2 Statement Of Problem
1.3 Purpose Of Study
1.4 Significance Of Study
1.5 Scope Of Study
1.6 Research Proposition
1.7 Definition Of Terms.Chapter Two
2.0 Review Of Related Literature
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Factors Affecting Students Performance In Shorthand
2.2.1 The Role Of Lecturers
2.2.2 Students Attitude
2.2.3 Poor Background Of English Language
2.2.4 Poor Outline Representation And Recognition
2.2.5 Lack Of Speed
2.2.6 Fear Of Unknown
2.2.7 Instructional Equipment And Facilities
2.2.8 Lack Of Interest
2.2.9 Summary Of The Literature Review.

Chapter Three
3.0 Research Methodology
3.1 Introduction
3.2 The Method And Source Of Data
3.3 Research Instrument
3.4 Population Of The Study
3.5 Sample And Sampling Technique
3.6 Validity And Reliability Of Research Instrument
3.7 Administrations And Collection Of Questionnaire
3.8 Method Of Data AnalysisChapter Four
4.0 Presentation Of Analysis
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Research Question 1
4.3 Research Question 2
4.4 Research Question 3
4.5 Research Question 4
4.6 Research Question 5
4.7 Lecturers’ Response.

Chapter Five
5.0 Findings, Conclusion And Recommendation
5.1 Summary Of The Major Findings
5.2 Conclusion.
5.3 Recommendation.
5.4 Areas For Further Research.
Bibliography
Appendix 1
Appendix 2
Questionnaire Sample