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What is meant by the term 'accuracy' in evaluating information?
What is meant by the term 'accuracy' in evaluating information?
- It involves checking the site design.
- It refers to the closeness of the report to the actual data. (correct)
- It refers to the author's credentials.
- It denotes the currency of the information.
Which type of source consists of secondary interpretations and evaluations of primary sources?
Which type of source consists of secondary interpretations and evaluations of primary sources?
- Tertiary source
- Secondary source (correct)
- Primary source
- Quaternary source
What does 'value' refer to in information evaluation?
What does 'value' refer to in information evaluation?
- The author's popularity.
- The usefulness of the information in aiding decision-making. (correct)
- The ease of accessing the information.
- The financial cost of the information.
Which of the following factors does NOT typically affect the reliability of information?
Which of the following factors does NOT typically affect the reliability of information?
What is the primary purpose of tertiary sources?
What is the primary purpose of tertiary sources?
Which of the following skills is NOT part of determining the accuracy of information?
Which of the following skills is NOT part of determining the accuracy of information?
Which type of codes include symbols that convey meanings understood culturally?
Which type of codes include symbols that convey meanings understood culturally?
Which of the following best describes connotation?
Which of the following best describes connotation?
What is meant by 'mise en scene' in media products?
What is meant by 'mise en scene' in media products?
What role do actors play in media products?
What role do actors play in media products?
Which of the following best defines 'technical codes' in media?
Which of the following best defines 'technical codes' in media?
What does 'semiotics' study in the context of media?
What does 'semiotics' study in the context of media?
Which camera shot involves seeing a subject from behind another character's shoulder?
Which camera shot involves seeing a subject from behind another character's shoulder?
What is an 'Extreme Wide Shot' typically used to portray?
What is an 'Extreme Wide Shot' typically used to portray?
What distinguishes a genre in media?
What distinguishes a genre in media?
What is the purpose of an 'Insert Shot' in filmmaking?
What is the purpose of an 'Insert Shot' in filmmaking?
What is a single shot in filmmaking?
What is a single shot in filmmaking?
What does a birds-eye-view shot emphasize?
What does a birds-eye-view shot emphasize?
Which shot is characterized by a camera slanted to one side?
Which shot is characterized by a camera slanted to one side?
What is the function of a tracking shot in film?
What is the function of a tracking shot in film?
Which type of shot captures two subjects in the same frame?
Which type of shot captures two subjects in the same frame?
What distinguishes a dolly shot from other camera movements?
What distinguishes a dolly shot from other camera movements?
What is the primary purpose of camera movement in filmmaking?
What is the primary purpose of camera movement in filmmaking?
What does a static shot imply in film production?
What does a static shot imply in film production?
What distinguishes misinformation from disinformation?
What distinguishes misinformation from disinformation?
Which type of library serves specialized environments like hospitals and corporations?
Which type of library serves specialized environments like hospitals and corporations?
What is a primary source?
What is a primary source?
What characterizes malinformation?
What characterizes malinformation?
What kind of resources does an academic library typically serve?
What kind of resources does an academic library typically serve?
Which statement about secondary sources is accurate?
Which statement about secondary sources is accurate?
What is a key feature of internet sources?
What is a key feature of internet sources?
What best describes disinformation?
What best describes disinformation?
What type of shot primarily shows action and characters within their environment?
What type of shot primarily shows action and characters within their environment?
Which camera shot allows viewers to see exactly what a character sees?
Which camera shot allows viewers to see exactly what a character sees?
What is the main characteristic of a Cowboy Shot in filmmaking?
What is the main characteristic of a Cowboy Shot in filmmaking?
In what situation is a Low Angle Shot typically used?
In what situation is a Low Angle Shot typically used?
What does an Establishing Shot primarily convey?
What does an Establishing Shot primarily convey?
Which shot is designed to show a subject’s facial details and nuances?
Which shot is designed to show a subject’s facial details and nuances?
Which shot would place the camera approximately at someone’s hip level?
Which shot would place the camera approximately at someone’s hip level?
A Medium Long Shot is typically used to show what?
A Medium Long Shot is typically used to show what?
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Study Notes
Types of Misinformation
- Misinformation: Inaccurate information spread unintentionally due to misunderstandings or mistakes.
- Disinformation: False information intentionally created to deceive, often used in propaganda or political manipulation.
- Malinformation: True information shared with the intent to harm individuals or organizations, typically involving private data.
Library Information Sources
- Library Definition: A building or room housing reference materials, not for sale: books, manuscripts, recordings, films.
- School Library: Serves K-12 students.
- Academic Library: Caters to colleges and universities.
- Public Library: Accessible to all city and town residents.
- Special Library: Located in specialized environments (healthcare, military, museums).
Information Source Types
- Primary Source: First-hand accounts or original evidence, such as diaries, photographs, or artifacts.
- Secondary Source: Analyses or interpretations of primary sources, like biographies or film reviews.
- Tertiary Source: Collections or summaries of primary and secondary sources used for referencing (e.g., dictionaries, almanacs).
Evaluating Information
- Reliability: Information should be verifiable and evaluated through citations and reputable authors.
- Accuracy: The information's closeness to actual data matters.
- Value: Valuable information assists in decision-making.
- Authority: Established experts on subjects are considered reliable sources.
- Timeliness: The relevance of information can change based on its age and context.
Determining Reliability of Information
- Check the author's credentials and publication date.
- Verify site ownership and assess site design and writing style.
Types of Codes in Media
- Symbolic Codes: Non-verbal cues (color, clothing) that convey deeper meanings.
- Written Codes: Textual styles and layouts used in media (captions, headlines).
- Technical Codes: Equipment and techniques that shape storytelling (camera angles, lighting).
Camera Shots
- Extreme Wide Shot (ELS): Captures expansive scenes or settings.
- Long Shot (LS): Displays scenes from a distance.
- Medium Shot (MS): Frames subject from the waist up.
- Close Up (CU): Highlights a subject's face, revealing expressions.
- Establishing Shot: Sets the context and location for a scene.
Camera Shot Angles
- Eye Level Shot: Neutral perspective where the camera is at subject's eye level.
- Low Angle Shot: Camera looks up at the subject, creating a sense of superiority.
- High Angle Shot: Camera looks down on the subject, instilling a feeling of inferiority.
Camera Movement
- Static Shot: No camera movement, leaving the frame fixed.
- Dolly Shot: Camera moves on a dolly for dynamic views.
- Zoom Shot: Changes focal length to highlight details.
- Pan Shot: Side-to-side movement on a horizontal axis.
- Tracking Shot: Follows the subject, providing immersive perspectives.
Media Terminology
- Messages: Information transmitted from a source to a receiver.
- Audience: Consumers of media content, including unintended viewers.
- Producers: Individuals who create and assemble media content.
- Stakeholders: Information providers, including libraries and archives, involved in the dissemination of knowledge.
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