ABSTRACT
This
study examined the Place of E-Mail and Internet as tools for Journalism
Communication” (A case study of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Department of
Mass Communication). However, Information and Communication Technology such as
the Internet, email (gmail, yahoomail,), search engines (Google and Yahoo),
social media (facebook, twitter, etc) etc have positively contributed to the
information gathering, dissemination and communication efficiency among
students and media practitioners. Feedback more than ever before in the history
of print and broadcasting thereby making the broadcast media more interactive.
Survey research method was adopted with 160 copies of questionnaire were
administered to the respondents within Osun State Polytechnic, Department of
Mass Communication while 150 copies were returned. It is recommended that media
organizations should embrace Internet, email and social in carrying out their
duties as it enhances effective communication while email login details should
be kept secret to avoid been used by the unauthorized persons.