Media And Information Literacy

Question 1

is the local knowledge- knowledge that is unique to a given culture or society.

Answer 1

•Indigenous knowledge (IK)

Question 2

owned, controlled and managed by indigenous peoples in order for them to develop and produce culturally appropriate information in the languages understood by the community by utilizing indigenous materials and resources, reflecting community needs and interests, visions and aspirations, and independent from vested interest groups.

Answer 2

INDIGENOUS MEDIA

Question 3

• oral tradition of communication
•store information in memories
•information exchange is face- to-face •information are contain within the border of the community

Answer 3

Characteristics of Indigineous Media

Question 4

EVALUATING INFORMATION

Answer 4

Accuracy
Author
Currency
Fairness
Relevance

Question 5

Content is grammatically correct, verifiable and cited when necessary.

Is the content grammatically correct?
Is the information accurate and verifiable?
Are sources and references cited?
Does the tone and style imply accuracy?

Answer 5

Accuracy

Question 6

Defines who created the content, the individual or group’s credentials/expertise and provides contact information.

Do you know who published the source?
Is the author’s name easily visible?
What are the author’s credentials and are they appropriate for the information provided?
Can you find contact information?
Is the source produced by a reputable organization?

Answer 6

Author

Question 7

Information is current and updated frequently.

Do you know when the information was originally published and is the date acceptable?
Are web links current and reliable?
Do charts and graphs have dates?

Answer 7

Currency

Question 8

Content is balanced, presenting all sides of an issue and multiple points-of-view.

Are various points-of-view presented?
Is the source free of bias towards one point-of-view?
Is the objectivity of the source consistent with its purpose?
Is the source free of advertising?

Answer 8

Fairness

Question 9

Content is relevant to your topic or research.

Does the purpose of the source (eg. research, statistical, organizational)
meet your needs?
Who is the intended audience?
Will information, directed to this audience meet your needs?
Is the information relevant to your research topic?

Answer 9

Relevance

Question 10

HOW TO SPOT FAKE NEWS

Answer 10

•CONSIDER THE SOURCE
•READ BEYOND
•CHECK THE AUTHOR •SUPPORTING SOURCES?•CHECK THE DATE
•IS IT A JOKE?
•CHECK YOUR BIASES.
•ASK THE EXPERTS.