AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE CAUSES OF STUDENTS POOR ATTITUDE TOWARDS THE STUDY OF SECRETARIAL ADMINISTRATION IN TERTIARY INSITUTIONS IN ENUGU STATE

ABSTRACT The purpose of carrying out this research was to investigate on the causes of students poor attitude towards the study of secretarial studies in tertiary institutions in Enugu state. In order to obtain the requires data, the researcher use some selected tertiary institutions in Enugu State with a total population of 610 respondents, 400 respondents were used as the sample size while instrument for data collection were questionnaire, text books and personal observation. Three research questions were formulated for the study. The findings showed that: Enough equipment were not provided for imparting of the course. The financial involvement of the course is very high. Most of the students were not properly, guided by guidance and counsellors before enrolling into the department. The researcher finally made some useful suggestions and recommendation on the provision of required equipment for department of secretarial studies, that Government should come to the aid of tertiary institutions that are running this course since the equipment are very expensive. The researcher also recommended that guidance and counsellor services should be given to the students before choosing their courses also that there must be good report between students and lectures.   
TABLE OF CONTENTSTitle page
Approval pageDedicationAbstractAcknowledgementTable of content
CHAPTER ONEIntroduction1.1Background of the study1.2Statement of problem1.3Purpose of the study1.4Significance of the study1.5Scope of the study1.6Research  questions
CHAPTER TWOLiterature review2.1Definition an historicalBackground of a secretary2.2Distinguish between a Secretary and other categoriesOf clerical staff2.3Duties and qualities of a secretary2.4Difficulties faced by a Secretary2.5Derision of a secretary2.6Motivation factors of Secretaries2.7Provision of adequate facilities equipments2.8Importance of guidance and Counselling before choosing a career2.9Summary of literature reviewed
CHAPTER THREEResearch design and methodology3.0Research method3.1design of the study3.2Area of the study3.3Population of the study3.4Sampling of the study3.5Sampling techniques3.6Discrimination of the instrument for data collection3.7Validation of instruments3.8Administration of instruments3.9Techniques for data analysis
CHAPTER FOURPresentation and analysis of data4.1Testing of research questions
CHAPTER FIVESummary of the findings conclusion, and recommendation5.1Summary of findings5.2Conclusion5.3Recommendations5.4Suggested areas for furthers study5.5Limitations  of the studyReferencesAppendixQuestionnaires