which require extensive research via reading is yet to be introduced.
7. LOW LEVEL OF RESEARCH IN SCHOOLS :
The “Garbage in Garbage out” principle operates unchecked within the four walls of various learning institutions. Pupils/ students are content to simply give back what the teachers have taught them during Tests and Exams. The Teachers do not insist on extensive research in answering questions given to students as Assignments, (after all most are not being well paid) and are not bothered about the quality of work turned in at the end of the day. The Tertiary Institutions are not exempted, with term papers hardly ever assigned to students, and even if they are, students do not welcome such with open arms. They also do not read widely and are content to read majorly the lecture notes and handouts when preparing for tests or exams. The word “Research” which is a key factor needed for stimulating people’s desire to read, unfortunately, can’t be easily found in the vocabulary maze of Nigerians.
8. THE INTERNET :
Nigerians generally surf the net to seek for information on various topics. It is sad to note that majority of them who engage in the net surfing exercise(youths), are interested in information pertaining to Entertainment, Fashion, Automobiles, Sports, Career/jobs, Universities, creating scammed e-mails, chatting with/meeting new friends especially on Yahoo Messenger, Face Book. Only an insignificant number embark on extensive research or log on to educative sites to increase their knowledge banks.
The youths are of the view that conducting research on the net is easier, faster and better than going through the stress of getting hard copies and reading same.