Media And Information Sources Flashcards
Facts and figures acquired from learning, research, or communication.
Information
People, groups, and records from which data is gathered.
Information sources
Someone who provides details about his/her language, values, beliefs, or culture to a researcher.
Informant
Where collection of books, periodicals and other resources are organized through a classification system.
Library
Professional who manages the library.
Organize and evaluate books and other resources there.
Librarian
4 Classifications of libraries.
Academic
Public
School
Special
These classifications are based on their ___, ____, and ______ offered.
Purpose
Location
Type of resources
Supports the curriculum for universities and other educational institutions.
Academic library
A research arm for scholarly papers and related works.
Academic library
Rizal Library of Ateneo de Manila University
Miguel de Benavides Library of UST
Academic library
Generally supported by taxes and the government.
Public library
Accessible to everyone, and its purpose is for the public interest.
Public library
Davao City Public Library
Tagum City Public Library
Pambansang Aklatan/ National Library of the Philippines
Public Library
Davao City Public Library
Tagum City Public Library
Pambansang Aklatan/ National Library of the Philippines
Public Library
Caters to both students and educators. Teachers can find audio-visual materials suited for a specific grade level and subject area.
School Library
Serves a specific group of people, usually based on a discipline. Collections are focused on a specific area of interest.
Special Library
They are maintained by a certain business organization, professional association, or government agency.
Special Library
Cultural Center of the Philippines Library and Archives
Special Library
Refers to a global system that links computer networks under the same set of communication protocols.
Internet
Criteria for Evaluating Resources
Authority Accuracy Objectivity Currency Coverage
Identify the author of the content. Know his/her credentials.
Authority
For scholarly works, check if he/she has other publications, experience in the industry or topic, professional affiliations, and educational background.
Authority
For journals, make sure that it is peer-reviewed.
Verify the names, dates, figures, and places mentioned. Additionally, check grammar, format and other writing mechanics.
Accuracy
Assess if the author is biased or not through how he/she organized and justified his/her information.
Objectivity
Look at the date when the material is published.
For news gathering, check if the news is a developing story.
Currency
In research writing, it is better to gather references that are at least ___ years old before the current year.
Six
Avoid using “zombie sites” or a website that failed to update its contents as sources.
Currency
Know the scope of the information presented. It is best to look for other sources.
Coverage
Confirming the accuracy of information made in a speech, research, news article, or editorial.
Fact-checking
