typology of information Flashcards
TYPOLOGY OF INFORMATION
information that solely deals with facts. It is short and non-explanatory.
- in reference books such as encyclopedias and almanacs.
factual information
TYPOLOGY OF INFORMATION
interpretation of factual information.
- What does the factual information mean? What does it imply?
This is the type of information that researchers generate
in their studies.
analytical information
TYPOLOGY OF INFORMATION
information from only one point of view.
subjective informtion
TYPOLOGY OF INFORMATION
information that is understood from multiple viewpoints and presents all sides of an argument
objective information
TYPOLOGY OF INFORMATION
include original materials produced during a period; may also refer to direct information sources such as experts or actual people who experienced an event. Evidence also falls
in this category.
primary sources
TYPOLOGY OF INFORMATION
include documents made after an event has occurred and second-hand accounts which render different perspectives from another person
secondary sources
TYPOLOGY OF INFORMATION
includes a collection of sources such as a bibliography
tertiary sources
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
disadvantages of PRINT
- Quick to become outdated
- Can get burned or wet
- Time consuming
- Some materials are restricted access
- You can carry only a small number at a time
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
Advantages of PRINT
- Comprehensive and easy to read
- Accessible without electricity
- New material is always available
- Accessible at public libraries
- Affordable and easy to carry
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
advantages of BROADCAST
- Versatile
- Provides both audio and video
- Offers both informative and entertaining content
- Interactive content - can be viewed and heard
- Provides air time for opinions
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
disadvantages of BROADCAST
- Limited access
- Reliant on electricity
- No control on available content, shows and format (gatekeeping)
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
disadvantages of NEW MEDIA
- Requires tech literacy
- Requires electricity, computer and internet access
- Lack of gatekeeping / regulation on content = inaccuracies and false information
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
advantages of NEW MEDIA
- Readily available and accessible information
- Always updated
- Global connectivity and instant interaction regardless of distance
INFORMATION DISORDERS
False information aims to cause harm
disinformation
INFORMATION DISORDERS
False information, no harm meant
misinformation
INFORMATION DISORDERS
Genuine Information aims to cause harm
malinformation
ETHICAL USE OF INFORMATION
identifying the source of a work / giving credit.
attribution
ETHICAL USE OF INFORMATION
a form of legal protection given to the creators of “original works of authorship“
copyright
ETHICAL USE OF INFORMATION
a violation of the exclusive rights of a copyright holder, such as
copying, distributing, or performing the copyright owner’s work without permission
copyright infringement
ETHICAL USE OF INFORMATION
the right to freely use, modify, copy, and share software, works of art, etc. on the condition that the same rights be granted to subsequent users or owners.
copyleft
ETHICAL USE OF INFORMATION
permits a second user to copy part or all of a copyrighted work without permission from the copyright holder.
fair use
ETHICAL USE OF INFORMATION
refers to work which ridicules another in a funny inoffensive manner
parody
ETHICAL USE OF INFORMATION
exclusive right granted to an invention.
patent
ETHICAL USE OF INFORMATION
he state of belonging or being available to public, therefore not subject to copyright
public domain
ETHICAL USE OF INFORMATION
a special sign associated with a brand or product
trademark
ETHICAL USE OF INFORMATION
- refers to specific, private information that is important to a business because it gives the business a competitive advantage in its marketplace
trade secret
INFO LITERATE INDIVIDUAL
are those involved in the media forms that they are primarily engaged in—print, broadcast, film, new media, and gaming
people in media
INFO LITERATE INDIVIDUAL
did not graduate a media related course but has a craft what is considered a medium
people as media
INFO LITERATE INDIVIDUAL
More trustworthy that media credible themselves (marj marquet is used as a makeup reviewer more often than the brand or chemists itself)
people media
Occurs when members of the public become active participants in the collection, reportage, analysis, and dissemination of news and information to other citizens
citizen journalism
A model of journalism relay that combines professional journalism with those offered by citizen journalists or even regular audiences who post feedback, comment, or content (such as stories and events) on their online accounts
social journalism
