Media and Information Literacy Flashcards
It refers to paper publications.
Print media
Enumerate the 10 different types of print media.
- Book
- Newspaper
- Magazine
- Journal
- Newsletter
- Gazette
- Pamphlet
- Brochure
- Leaflet and Flyer
- Broadcast Media
It is a reading material that can either be fictional or nonfictional.
Book
It is a reference material used to find the word’s definition, etymology, pronunciation, forms, and its syntactical and idiomatic uses.
Dictionary
Similar with the dictionary is the _____. It focuses on the synonyms and antonyms of a word.
Thesaurus
It is a collection of maps showing geographic features, political boundaries, including the climatic, social, and economical statistics of a specific area.
Atlas
Printed on a daily or weekly basis, a ____ contains a wide range of articles which appear on the different sections, such as news, business, lifestyle, sports, and entertainment sections.
Newspaper
Enumerate the 2 Types of Newspapers.
- Broadsheet
2. Tabloid
The target readers of a ___ are usually the professionals who prefer reading formal news and in-depth analysis of issues.
Broadsheet
A ___ is pegged for those who prefer reading condensed news and entertainment articles that use informal language.
Tabloid
It is also a periodical publication released weekly, monthly, or quarterly.
Magazine
Similar to a newspaper, a ___ contains informative articles and provides accurate reports on specific topics, such as medicine.
Journal
Organizations or companies release this for special purposes.
Newsletter
It pertains to the official publication of a government organization or an institution, which is intended for public notices or listing of appointments.
Gazette
It contains detailed, yet easy to understand, text images.
Pamphlet
It is a small book or magazine that contains pictures and information about the products or services offered by a company.
Brochure
These refer to a printed sheet of paper which contains information about a product for advertising purposes.
Leaflet and Flyer
It consists of programs produced by television networks and radio stamina.
Broadcast media
Enumerate the 4 different TV and movie rating.
- G rating
- PG rating
- SPG rating
- R rating
This means that the show is for general patronage.
G rating
This means that the show requires parental guidance.
PG rating
This means that strict parental guidance is required as the show may have themes that involve violence, horror, and inappropriate language that are not suitable for young audiences.
SPG rating
This means that a show is restricted for a particular age.
R rating
Enumerate the 8 features of the Internet.
- Web page
- Hypertext
- Instant Messaging
- Distance education
- E-book
- Online Shopping
- Media Convergence
The Internet is also called the worldwide communication network of computers. When you go online, the Internet retrieves this from the server and shows it to the user.
Web page
The information is arranged in a computer database can be easily accessed through a ____, which allows a user to get information and go from one document to another by clicking on highlighted words or pictures.
Hypertext
Through this, a user can interact with another user through online chat in real time.
Instant Messaging
Through this, a user can send information to other people in any part of the world.
In the past, students who live in remote places rarely had the chance to receive proper education as there were no schools in their area. The Internet provides this to counter the problem.
Distance Education
All ___ to a digital or electronic version of a printed book, can be accessed with the use of a computer or a gadget.
E-book
With the use of the Internet, consumers can now shop online.
Online Shopping
It interconnects information with communication technologies, computer networks, and media content.
Media Convergence
We can learn about our rich heritage with this source of information.
Indigenous Sources
It is a form of narration wherein the elders recount their culture to their children and grandchildren through legends, folktales, epics, mythologies, and folk songs.
Oral Tradition
Enumerate the 4 examples of Oral Tradition.
- Legend
- Folktale
- Epic
- Mythology
It is a fiction which tells about the origin of something.
Legend
Similar to a legend, a ___ is a narration about the characteristics of the time and place in which the story is told.
Folktale
It tells a heroic adventure of a main character that sometimes possesses extraordinary powers.
Epic
This is a story similar to a legend and folktale but it focuses more on creation.
Mythology
List 5 advantages of Print Media (no need to memorize, basta nakuha yung point).
- Information is comprehensive but easy to read.
- It is still accessible even if there is no electricity.
- A new material is always available.
- It is readily available at the library.
- It is affordable and easy to carry.
List 4 disadvantages of Print Media (no need to memorize, basta nakuha yung point).
- Information can easily become outdated.
- Since the material is made of paper, it can easily get wet or burned.
- Researching and reading can be time consuming.
- Some of the materials are for library use only.
List 3 advantages of Broadcast Media (no need to memorize, basta nakuha yung point).
- Broadcast media is very versatile as it offers audio and visual presentations, which can be both informative and entertaining.
- Information can be interactive as it can be viewed and heard.
- Some forms of broadcast media give the audience air time to express their opinions.
List 3 disadvantages of Broadcast Media (no need to memorize, basta nakuha yung point).
- Information can only be accessed if one has a television or a radio.
- It cannot be accessed without electricity.
- The audience does not have control over the available shows and format.
List 3 advantages of New Media or Internet (no need to memorize, basta nakuha yung point).
- Information can be retrieved easily, are readily available, and can usually be accessed freely.
- It is always updated.
- The internet allows global connectivity and interaction.
List 3 disadvantages of New Media or Internet (no need to memorize, basta nakuha yung point).
- The user should be skilled in information technology.
- The user needs to have a computer or phone with Internet access.
- Some information may be inaccurate.
List 2 advantages of E-mail Correspondence (no need to memorize, basta nakuha yung point).
- E-mail allows a researcher to communicate with the resource person, local or abroad.
- It also allows sharing of information and files through attachments.
List 3 disdvantages of E-mail Correspondence (no need to memorize, basta nakuha yung point).
- The researcher needs to verify if the e-mail address belongs to the resource person.
- Getting information could be delayed if the resource person does not check his e-mail regularly.
- E-mails can end up in the Spam folders or accidentally deleted.
It is a story that tells about a hero who saves the town from danger.
Epic
The gods and stories of the creation are emphasized in ____.
Mythologies
The history of a particular town is the main theme of a ___.
Folktale
It pertains to a group of spectators in a public event.
Spectators
It is a group of people or organization that has the same interest or concern with a particular group.
Stakeholder
They deliver news and other information to the readers, may it be on print or via the internet.
Authors and journalists
They collaborate with authors and journalists to ensure that the material is well organized and free from content or grammatical errors.
Editors
