Media And Information Sources

Question 1

Facts and figures acquired from learning, research, or communication.

Answer 1

Information

Question 2

People, groups, and records from which data is gathered.

Answer 2

Information sources

Question 3

Someone who provides details about his/her language, values, beliefs, or culture to a researcher.

Answer 3

Informant

Question 4

Where collection of books, periodicals and other resources are organized through a classification system.

Answer 4

Library

Question 5

Professional who manages the library.

Organize and evaluate books and other resources there.

Answer 5

Librarian

Question 6

4 Classifications of libraries.

Answer 6

Academic
Public
School
Special

Question 7

These classifications are based on their ___, ____, and ______ offered.

Answer 7

Purpose
Location
Type of resources

Question 8

Supports the curriculum for universities and other educational institutions.

Answer 8

Academic library

Question 9

A research arm for scholarly papers and related works.

Answer 9

Academic library

Question 10

Rizal Library of Ateneo de Manila University

Miguel de Benavides Library of UST

Answer 10

Academic library

Question 11

Generally supported by taxes and the government.

Answer 11

Public library

Question 12

Accessible to everyone, and its purpose is for the public interest.

Answer 12

Public library

Question 13

Davao City Public Library
Tagum City Public Library
Pambansang Aklatan/ National Library of the Philippines

Answer 13

Public Library

Question 13

Davao City Public Library
Tagum City Public Library
Pambansang Aklatan/ National Library of the Philippines

Answer 13

Public Library

Question 14

Caters to both students and educators. Teachers can find audio-visual materials suited for a specific grade level and subject area.

Answer 14

School Library

Question 15

Serves a specific group of people, usually based on a discipline. Collections are focused on a specific area of interest.

Answer 15

Special Library

Question 16

They are maintained by a certain business organization, professional association, or government agency.

Answer 16

Special Library

Question 17

Cultural Center of the Philippines Library and Archives

Answer 17

Special Library

Question 18

Refers to a global system that links computer networks under the same set of communication protocols.

Answer 18

Internet

Question 19

Criteria for Evaluating Resources

Answer 19

Authority
Accuracy
Objectivity
Currency
Coverage

Question 20

Identify the author of the content. Know his/her credentials.

Answer 20

Authority

Question 21

For scholarly works, check if he/she has other publications, experience in the industry or topic, professional affiliations, and educational background.

Answer 21

Authority

Question 22

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.

Answer 22

Accuracy

Question 23

Assess if the author is biased or not through how he/she organized and justified his/her information.

Answer 23

Objectivity

Question 24

Look at the date when the material is published.

For news gathering, check if the news is a developing story.

Answer 24

Currency

Question 25

In research writing, it is better to gather references that are at least ___ years old before the current year.

Answer 25

Six

Question 26

Avoid using “zombie sites” or a website that failed to update its contents as sources.

Answer 26

Currency

Question 27

Know the scope of the information presented. It is best to look for other sources.

Answer 27

Coverage

Question 28

Confirming the accuracy of information made in a speech, research, news article, or editorial.

Answer 28

Fact-checking