Media and Information Sources Flashcards
- producers or givers of information
- serves as means by which people record information for future use
Information Sources
people who use information sources
Consumers
3 Categories of Information Sources
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
original, firsthand pieces of information or evidence created or produced at the time of an event or by individuals who directly experienced or witnessed the event
Primary Sources
sources used by researchers to gain direct insight into historical events, perspectives, and original research findings
Primary Sources
considered highly valuable because they offer unfilttered, immediate information
Primary Sources
materials that analyze, summarize and interpret the information gathered from primary sources, providing a different perspective for the readers
Secondary sources
Help researchers understand and contextualize primary sources
Secondary Sources
often provide explanations, interpretations, and broader perspectives on a subject to build on existing knowledge and conduct literature reviews
Secondary Sources
compilations or summaries of primary and secondary sources
typically designed to provide an overview or background information on a topic
Tertiary Sources
excellent starting points for research
offers concise explanations and help researchers quickly grasp the basics of a subject
Tertiary Sources
2 Formats of Information Sources
Print
Non-Print
These are physical materials that are in a tangible, paper-based format.
Examples include books, magazines, newspapers, brochures, and pamphlets
These are materials that exist in digital or electronic formats.
Examples include websites, e-books, e-journals, online databases, multimedia presentations, and audiovisual materials.
Non-print
The Main Considerations when Looking for Information
“What type of information is needed?”
Where can these pieces of information be found?”
3 Main Information Sources
Indigenous Knowledge
Libraries
Internet
reflects one’s culture
distinctive knowledge kept to a specific group
transferred from one generation to another (orally or cultural ritual)
Indigenous Knowledge
according to ___, Indigenous Knowledge is also called, Local knowledge, Folk knowledge, People’s Knowledge, Traditional Wisdom or Knowledge
Senanayak (2006)
refers to a form of media conceptualized, produced, and circulated by indigenous people as vehicles for communication, specifically for cultural preservation, cultural and artistic expression, political self-determination and cultural sovereignty (Wilson, et. Al 2015).
Indigenous Media
according to ___, indigenous media refers to a form of media conceptualized, produced, and circulated by indigenous people as vehicles for communication, specifically for cultural preservation, cultural and artistic expression, political self-determination and cultural sovereignty
Wilsom, et al. (2015)
Importance of Indigenous Media and Information
highly credible
channels for change, education, and development because of its direct access to local channels
