The diffusion of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in journalism

 The diffusion of GIS in journalism
by Wasike, Ben S., Ph.D., Louisiana State University and Agricultural &
Mechanical College, 2005, 89 pages; AAT 3199769
Abstract (Summary)

The purposes of this study were to determine the likelihood of reporters to
adopt Geographical Information Systems and to predict the future of the
diffusion of GIS in the journalism industry using the diffusion of
innovations theory. The study used two data collection methods: in-depth
interviews and a Web survey. The indepth-interviews revealed factors that
will influence the diffusion of GIS, including the availability of map data,
competition between media agencies, the ease of getting management to buy
GIS once its functionality has been demonstrated to them, and the general
use of secondary GIS products. The Web survey showed that 63% of the
reporters were aware of GIS but only 11% of the reporters surveyed currently
use GIS. OLS regression showed that men were more likely to adopt GIS than
women, while younger people were more likely to adopt GIS than their older
counterparts. The results also showed that reporters who used other
technologies in their work were more likely to adopt GIS on a trial basis.

Indexing (document details)
Advisor: Coleman, Renita
School: Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
School Location: United States -- Louisiana
Keyword(s): Maps, Diffusion, Journalism, Geographical information systems
Source: DAI-A 66/11, May 2006
Source type: Dissertation
Subjects: Mass media
Publication Number: AAT 3199769
ISBN: 9780542440816
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Graduate Studies Forum at ACCE Conference 2009, Legon Ghana

Graduate Studies Forum

 

It is proposed that at the ACCE Conference, a Graduate Studies Forum be organised along the following lines:

 

Objectives:

-          provide opportunity for information exchange about graduate training programmes in journalism and communication in African institutions

-          explore possible areas of coordination and collaboration

-          initiate documentation and reflection on next generation of high-level African professionals and scholars

-          propose guidelines and recommend strategies for ACCE member institutions

 

Participants:

-          representatives of institutions currently conducting or planning graduate programmes in journalism and communication (at master and doctorate levels)

-          representatives from professional associations, potential employers, international and donor agencies

-          other interested academics and professionals

 

Modalities:

            -     time slot and space will be found during the Conference

            -     interested individuals and institutions are requested to register to participate.

            -      suggestions for agenda and presentations are invited

            -      copies of brochures, curricula, instructional materials etc will be exhibited/distributed

            -      3-hour event with designated chair and rapporteur

            -      summary report to Conference plenary

 

 

 

 

Please send inquiries and suggestions to:

Absalom Mutere

Ag Dean, Journalism and Communication

African University College of Communication (AUCC)

P.O. Box LG 510, Legon, Accra, Ghana

e-mail : amutere@gmail.com

Mobile : 233-(0)24-0592504

 

visit : http://acceaccra2009.org/ for more information