ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE SHARING PRACTICES AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF YOBE STATE UNIVERSITY, DAMATURU, NIGERIA

Abstract

The study assessed knowledge sharing among undergraduate students of Yobe State University, Damaturu. Two research objectives, research questions and hypotheses were formulated respectively in line with the objectives of the study. The study employed a descriptive survey design. The population of the study consisted of all undergraduate students of Yobe State University. Random sampling was employed in the selection of students from 300 and 400 levels. A self-structured questionnaire was the main instrument for data collection among 400 level students and 300 level students in Yobe State University, Damaturu. The analysis of data involved the use of descriptive statistics such as mean and standard deviation as well as inferential statistics involving independent T-test used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that students shared the types of knowledge that would be of benefit to them. The study also revealed positive results on knowledge sharing practices among undergraduate students of Yobe State University, Damaturu. The paper recommended, among others, that university management, Heads of Departments and lecturers should give sufficient attention to the dynamic nature of students and provide avenues for knowledge sharing that have the potential to influence undergraduate students’ academic performance.