Indigenous Media and Communication

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What was unique about the search results of Ask.com?

It had a built-in virtual assistant

It only provided results from academic sources

It provided results based on user ratings

It had a simple question + answer web format (correct)

What is a key factor in evaluating the reliability of information?

The credibility of the publisher (correct)

The relevance to the user's search query

The format of the information

The date of publication

What is an example of a company that used to send out CD's for their browser and modem software?

AOL (correct)

Ask.com

Yahoo

Google

What primary function do search engines serve?

To make information easier to find Signup and view all the answers

What is accuracy referring to in the context of evaluating information?

The closeness of the report to the actual data Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a public library?

To serve cities and towns of all types Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for forms of media expression conceptualized by indigenous peoples?

Indigenous Media Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a factor that affects the reliability of information?

The time of publication Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a service provided by AOL, aside from being a search engine?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a type of library?

Academic Library Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the most used search engine in China?

Baidu Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of folk or traditional media?

To serve as a vehicle for communication Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of indigenous sources of information?

They are unique to a special culture or society and often not written down. Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary function of email on the internet?

To communicate almost instantly with anyone in the world. Signup and view all the answers

What type of library is specialized and typically found in environments such as hospitals and corporations?

Special library. Signup and view all the answers

What is a unique feature of the internet compared to other sources of media?

It is the fastest and most capable source of media. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of indigenous knowledge?

It is transmitted through local channels and forms. Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a specialized environment where a special library can be found?

Hospital. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Search Engines

There are several search engines available, including www.aol.com, www.ask.com, www.google.com, www.bing.com, www.yahoo.com, and www.baidu.com
Ask.com, previously known as Ask Jeeves, is a question & answer community that integrates a large amount of archive data to answer questions
Google is considered the best search engine in the world

Evaluating Information

Evaluating information involves considering factors such as authorship, published body, accuracy and verifiability, and currency
Reliability refers to the trustworthiness of the source and whether the information can be verified
Accuracy refers to the closeness of the report to the actual data, and measurement varies depending on the type of information being evaluated
Value refers to whether the information aids the user in making or improving decisions
Authority refers to the credibility of the source that authored or published the information
Timeliness refers to how the source reliability, accuracy, and value of information may vary based on the time it was produced or acquired

Indigenous Media

Indigenous Media refers to forms of media expression conceptualized, produced, and circulated by indigenous peoples around the globe
Forms of Indigenous Media include folk or traditional media, gatherings and social organizations, direct observation, records (written, carved, oral), and oral instruction
Indigenous Sources refer to native, local, originating or produced naturally in a particular region and locality, and its indigenous knowledge is unique to a special culture or society

Libraries

A library is a place where literary, musical, artistic, or reference materials are kept for use but not for sale
Types of libraries include academic libraries, public libraries, school libraries, and special libraries
Special libraries serve specialized environments, such as hospitals, corporations, museums, the military, private business, and the government

Internet

The Internet is a global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities
It is one of the newest sources of media and is fast and capable in comparison to any other source of media
Email is one of the oldest and most universal ways to communicate and share information on the Internet

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Test your knowledge of Indigenous Media, including forms of expression, communication, and social organization. Learn about traditional media, gatherings, and records. Explore the role of libraries in preserving cultural heritage.