20 Questions
What is the biggest factor in a point of crisis according to the text?
The quality of information available
What is the ultimate question in providing people with more choices according to the text?
How do you give people a better understanding of the choices they have?
Why is being informed important?
To act independently and get help
Why do we need to be informed about the world according to the text?
Because the condition of the world affects our lives
What is the main purpose of media literacy?
To access, analyze, evaluate, create and participate with messages in a variety of forms
What is the key factor that makes information credible and reliable?
Reliable sources providing the information
What is the main advantage of being informed according to the text?
Being able to respond in a variety of ways, including by protesting and communicating with senators
What is the main emphasis of information literacy?
To find, evaluate, organize, use, and communicate information
What should people do to become informed according to the text?
Reserve judgment, avoid giving opinions, and stop assigning blame until they know what they're talking about
What does being uninformed leave people open to according to the text?
(The correct answer)
Feeling in control is not important in a crisis, according to the text.
False
Being informed can enable you to act independently and to get help, according to the text.
True
The condition of the world does not affect our lives, according to the text.
False
The main purpose of media literacy is to provide people with more choices, according to the text.
False
Information Literacy is solely focused on finding and using information in print format.
False
Media Literacy helps to build an understanding of the role of media in society.
True
It's important to evaluate ideas based on their underlying assumptions according to the text.
True
Being uninformed can make people vulnerable to exploitation and victimization.
True
Information from trustworthy sources is not necessary for credibility and reliability.
False
Becoming informed only involves building knowledge in one specific area.
False
Study Notes
Crisis and Information
- The biggest factor in a point of crisis is being uninformed.
- Feeling in control is important in a crisis, and being informed can enable individuals to act independently and to get help.
Importance of Being Informed
- Being informed is important because it can prevent people from being vulnerable to exploitation and victimization.
- Being informed is essential in today's world because it affects our lives.
Media Literacy
- The main purpose of media literacy is to help build an understanding of the role of media in society.
- Media literacy is important to evaluate ideas based on their underlying assumptions.
Information Literacy
- The main emphasis of information literacy is to find, evaluate, and use information from various sources.
- Information literacy involves building knowledge in multiple areas, not just one specific area.
Credibility and Reliability
- The key factor that makes information credible and reliable is obtaining it from trustworthy sources.
Ultimate Question
- The ultimate question in providing people with more choices is to have access to credible and reliable information.
Becoming Informed
- To become informed, people need to evaluate information from various sources, build knowledge in multiple areas, and understand the role of media in society.
Explore the importance of being well-informed during a crisis and how it can empower individuals to act independently, seek help, and feel in control. Learn about understanding available options and solving the problem of lack of control.
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