Unit 3- Lesson 2: Obtaining Information from Various Sources Flashcards
documents and
original artifacts from people who
participated in and witnessed an actual
event in history.
primary sources
Primary sources can also take different forms like
___________ (memoirs, interviews, music;
__________- (photographs, film, fine art,
videos)
____________ (clothing, tools,
pottery, memorabilia, inventions)
___________ (census, population statistics,
weather accounts
____________ (diaries, letters, legal agreements,
journals, autobiographies, laws, lectures,
treaties, maps)
audio materials
Images
Objects and artifacts
Statistics
Text
documents, images, texts and objects that
are created by someone who referenced
primary sources through analysis,
synthesis, interpretation, and evaluation
Secondary sources
what examples is this:
Journal articles that comment on or
analyze research;
Textbook
Dictionaries and encyclopedias
Political commentary
Biographies
Dissertations
Newspaper editorial
Opinion columns
Criticism of literature
Art works
Music
Secondary sources
Obtaining information from various
sources does stop with the gathering
of information.
True or false?
does not stop
It is also the responsibility of the
researcher to ___________ each
source of information to ensure the use
of quality information.
critically evaluate
One test to achieve this purpose is the?
CRAAP (Currency, Relevance,,
Authority, Accuracy and Purpose) Test.
Is the source current to the topic?
When was the information published,
posted or publicized?
has the information undergone any
revision, updating, or improvement?
Is it up to date?
Does it contain the latest and most
recent information for your topic?
Are the links where the information is
found working or functional?
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Is it relevant to your research?
Is the information related and connected to
your topic?
Does it answer your research problem?
Does it help you achieve your goal?
Does it serve your purpose?
Is this information the best from among all
the information you referred to?
Do you feel confident and convinced using
this resource for your paper
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Does the source have authority behind it?
Who is the author and source of the
information?
What are the author’s credentials and
qualifications to write on the topic?
Is the author connected or affiliated
with an academic institutions or a
reputable professional organization as
an associate, partner, or colleague?
Is there contact information, such
as a publisher or an e-mail address?
What impression does the URL
reveal about the author or source?
Is the author acknowledged or cited
by other authors in their writings?
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Is the information accurate?
From where is the information
Is there a way of validating the
information or verifying it in another
source?
Are the author’s claims validated by
way of citations or references?
Are there comments or evaluations
about this information?
Was it peer-reviewed or
examined?
Is the language or tone slanted as
to suggest bias?
Are there error in grammar, usage
and diction, and other
conventions in the use of the
language?
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What is the purpose of the source of
the information?
Does the information intend to
explain, to inform, to teach, to
reinforce an existing belief, to sell
an idea, to convince and
persuade?
Is the author clear and honest
about his intentions or purpose?
Are alternative views presented to
allow divergent ideas?
Is the point of view objective,
impartial, and balanced?
Or is the information biased,
prejudices or narrow-minded?
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You may consider the following information
sources in the library:
Print-on-paper resources
Electronic Resources
Nonprint Resources
what example is this?
Encyclopedia
Bibliographies and reference guides
Handbooks
Subject indexes
Periodical indexes
Dictionaries
almanacs
Print-on-paper resources
what example it this?
Online catalogs
Internet
CD-ROMS
Computer databases and
programs
Interactive videos
Electronic Resources
What example it this?
Videotapes
Films
Audiotapes
CD’s
DVD’s
Nonprint Resources
The traditional cataloguing system consisted of author
title, and subject cards arranged alphabetically in series of
drawers has been replaced by the ____________________
online public access cataloguing (OPAC) system, or the computer catalog.
is an electronic database that contains the total
collection of accessible information sources.
OPAC
In OPAC, the information search has been made available through the ___________________ and ______________ allowing
quick access to the list of library collection and the
complete details of the call number indicating
rows of computer terminals and keyboards
The Online Public Access Cataloguing (OPAC)
System:
A particular area of knowledge based
on a classification system, the author
number and the year of publication
Author’s name
Title of the source
Subject or topic
Type of reference, and
Other publication details
The advent of _________________ has
influenced your study skills and information literacy
by creating new, synergetic possibilities for better
learning.
The internet does not only allow you to access vast
collection of information sources, but more
importantly, it provides ____________ and ________
where learning can be extended and intensified by
communicating with a community of learners, and
even experts in your own field.
social software technologies
venues and opportunities
_______________ asserts that using the internet
increases student engagement and
understanding.
Nelson (2008)
He adopted the information literacy skills to
specific research assignments when students,
are working with large amounts of
information.
Nelson 2008
Your information literacy and internet skills
which include:
Search engines
Bookmarks and folders
Links
Internet technology
Download files
Web site evaluation
allows you to create your own space where
you can share your school projects such as stories,
poems, literary analyses, essays, term papers, even
videos and which your classmates, schoolmates, friends and teachers can express their insights and reactions.
Internet
As you communicate your ideas and academic work
through the internet, others can also join in the exchange of_______ and ___________.
information and learning.
The internet promotes a __________________ environment because you can develop your willingness to work with others.
community-centered learning
The internet ___________ the amount of effort
and time that you spend working on
assignments or projects as you access and
evaluate available information from various
websites.
Thus, opportunities for ____ and _________
increase as well, since you are frequently
exposed to think hard about the information
that you will use to complete a task.
increases
feedback and learning
In most instances, you are having a ________
to find information sources that will help you
write your term papers or any written or oral
reports.
The common information search strategy that
you apply is ___________.
However, you are afraid that your source might
be ___________ by your teacher since you are
not sure whether you have accessed a scholarly
material for your topic.
hard time
accessing the internet
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