W3

Question 1

possesses the skills and techniques for measuring the value of information and molding this information to suit their needs. (Zukowski, 1974)

Answer 1

information literate person

Question 2

six quality information principles

Answer 2

1. Relevance
2. Validity
3. Reliability
4. Timeliness
5. Accuracy
6. Completeness

Question 3

in searching for information with regards to a particular topic, it is important to consider what suits your needs.

Answer 3

RELEVANCE

Question 4

Information must not merely be from anyone or anywhere

Answer 4

Validity

Question 5

measured by its consistency.
It must have been verified and supported by collated facts to be considered reliable.

Answer 5

Reliability

Question 6

Information must not only be reliable, but timely. In this constantly changing world, information may also evolve and expand through the years. The information must match the topic you’re researching in terms of time span. You must properly identify whether you need a current information or if older sources may do.

Answer 6

Timeliness

Question 7

information ought to have the condition or quality of being true
Just like measuring its reliability, accuracy relies on the information’s verification by other alike sources and supporting evidence.

Answer 7

Accuracy

Question 8

Information must be complete.
Partial information may be considered unreliable because of it being just a small part of a bigger picture. It must suit what is needed by the researcher.

Answer 8

Completeness

Question 9

basic information sources and its characteristics

Answer 9

• Books
• Scholarly articles
• Other periodicals
• Internet

Question 10

most common and often most reliable source.
often contain organized information collected from various sources so it is wise to obtain the necessary background information on the topic from them

Answer 10

Books

Question 11

these are considered professional literature, as experts or scholars of a specific field composed it. These articles have been peer-reviewed

Answer 11

Scholarly articles

Question 12

type of source mainly includes popular magazines, and news sources like newspapers. Contributors, writers, editors, and reporters write individual articles on various and relevant topics regularly

Answer 12

Other periodicals

Question 13

this contains a wide variety of sources but also a known self-publishing medium. Unlike other types of sources, ____ has paved the way for published but not reviewed information.

Answer 13

Internet

Question 14

is defined as using a source without credit.

Answer 14

Plagiarism

Question 15

Ethical Use of Information

Answer 15

1. Citing
2. Quoting
3. Paraphrasing

Question 16

Types of Media

Answer 16

Print Media
Broadcast Media
New Media
Media Convergence

Question 17

the overlapping and connection between information and technologies used for communication.

Answer 17

Media Convergence

Question 18

magazines intended for public consumption.

Answer 18

Consumer magazines: