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What is the primary distinction between 'information explosion' and 'information overload'?
What is the primary distinction between 'information explosion' and 'information overload'?
- Information explosion is about managing data storage, while information overload involves creating new data.
- Information explosion relates to the technological advancements in data analysis, while information overload is the decline in data processing speeds.
- Information explosion describes the rapid increase of information, whereas information overload is the state of being overwhelmed by too much information. (correct)
- Information explosion refers to the reduction in available data, while information overload describes the increase.
In the context of information categorization, which type relies heavily on interpretation and analysis of factual data?
In the context of information categorization, which type relies heavily on interpretation and analysis of factual data?
- Factual
- Subjective
- Analytical (correct)
- Primary
Which of these sources is considered a primary source of information?
Which of these sources is considered a primary source of information?
- Library Online Catalog
- Scholarly Journals
- Interview transcripts (correct)
- Raw Photographs used as the topic for a book
How does Webber and Johnson (2001) define information literacy?
How does Webber and Johnson (2001) define information literacy?
In the context of the 'Seven Pillars of Information Literacy', what does 'strategize' primarily involve?
In the context of the 'Seven Pillars of Information Literacy', what does 'strategize' primarily involve?
Which of the following best describes 'factual' information?
Which of the following best describes 'factual' information?
According to the information, the 'digital divide' can be described as:
According to the information, the 'digital divide' can be described as:
Which of the following is an example of a tertiary source of information?
Which of the following is an example of a tertiary source of information?
What is the initial computer data storage method mentioned in the content, and in what year was it introduced?
What is the initial computer data storage method mentioned in the content, and in what year was it introduced?
According to the 'Seven Pillars of Information Literacy', what does 'evaluate' entail?
According to the 'Seven Pillars of Information Literacy', what does 'evaluate' entail?
Which type of information is most likely to be biased and generated from a single point of view?
Which type of information is most likely to be biased and generated from a single point of view?
What does the concept of the digital divide primarily highlight?
What does the concept of the digital divide primarily highlight?
Which computer data storage technology was introduced in the year 1968?
Which computer data storage technology was introduced in the year 1968?
According to information literacy principles, what is involved in the 'identify' stage?
According to information literacy principles, what is involved in the 'identify' stage?
What is the difference between secondary and tertiary sources of information?
What is the difference between secondary and tertiary sources of information?
According to available computer data storage history, which storage arrived latest?
According to available computer data storage history, which storage arrived latest?
Which of the following capabilities is emphasized in the 'manage' stage of information literacy?
Which of the following capabilities is emphasized in the 'manage' stage of information literacy?
Which of the following forms of computer data storage appeared in 197?
Which of the following forms of computer data storage appeared in 197?
Which of the following activities primarily falls under the 'gather' step within the Seven Pillars of Information Literacy?
Which of the following activities primarily falls under the 'gather' step within the Seven Pillars of Information Literacy?
What does presenting information involve?
What does presenting information involve?
Flashcards
Information as Representation of Knowledge
Information as Representation of Knowledge
Traditionally stored in books; now generated by digital tech into electronic media.
Information as Data in the Environment
Information as Data in the Environment
Information that comes as stimuli and phenomena, not necessarily meant to send a message.
Information as Part of the Communication Process
Information as Part of the Communication Process
All forms of human interaction bear bits of information.
Information as a Resource for Action/Commodity
Information as a Resource for Action/Commodity
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Factual Information
Factual Information
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Analytical Information
Analytical Information
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Subjective Information
Subjective Information
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Primary Sources
Primary Sources
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Secondary Sources
Secondary Sources
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Tertiary Sources
Tertiary Sources
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Information Explosion
Information Explosion
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Information Overload
Information Overload
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Digital Divide
Digital Divide
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Information Literacy
Information Literacy
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Study Notes
- "Information Explosion in the Information Society" is the title
The Nature of Information and the Rise of Information Society
- Information can be seen as a representation of knowledge, traditionally stored in books and now generated by digital technologies and electronic media
- Information also presents as data in the environment, acting as stimuli and phenomena not necessarily meant to send a message
- Information is part of the communication process, as all forms of human interaction contain bits of information
- Information serves as a resource for action or a commodity, which the receiver interprets as intended
Categorizing Information - Key Characteristics
- Factual information can be verified or proven through procedures like mathematical computation
- Example: 12 months in a year, 7 days in a week, 24 hours in a day, and 60 minutes in an hour
- Analytical information is derived from interpreting and analyzing factual information
- Example: Scholarly journals, academic and scholarly books, and library databases
- Subjective information is generated from a single point of view, favoring only one side and is often biased
- Example: Websites, Blogs, Social Media, Non-Scholarly Books
Categorizing Information - Sources
- Primary sources are drawn from direct experiences
- Example: E-mails, letters, journal entries, interview transcripts, or photographs
- Secondary sources are derived from secondary sources
- Example: Raw photographs that were used as the topic for a book
- Tertiary sources are compiled, indexed, and digested from secondary sources
- Example: Library Online Catalog
Information Explosion vs Information Overload
- Information explosion refers to the rapid increase in the amount of published and disseminated information
- Information overload is the state of having too much information, which no longer helps in the decision-making and learning process
Computer Data Storage
- 1928: Magnetic tape
- 1930: Magnetic drum
- 1946: William's Tube
- 1946: Delay Line Memory and Magnetic Core
- 1956: Hard disk
- 1960: Music tape
- 1966: DRAM(PDF)
- 1968: Twistor Memory
- 1971: 8" Floppy
- 1976: 5.25" Floppy
- 1982: Compact Disc
- 1984: 3.5" Floppy
- 1985: CD-ROM
- 1987: DAT
- 1995: Compact flash ZIP
- 1997: Microdrive SD card
- Today: Cloud data storage
The Digital Divide
- The digital divide is a concept that articulates how technology has divided societies and the globe
- Jan van Djik (2006) defines the digital divide as "the gap between those who do and do not have access to computers."
Information Literacy
- Webber and Johnson (2001) state that "Information Literacy is the adoption of appropriate behavior to obtain, through whatever channel or medium, information well fitted to information needs, together with critical awareness of the importance of" being information literate
Seven Pillars of Information Literacy
- To identify means knowing what information is needed
- To distinguish means knowing what is already known and what still needs to be known to build information gaps
- To strategize is to plan where and how the information will be accessed
- To gather is to locate and access the information
- To evaluate is to determine the usability of the information gathered, including its credibility and reliability
- To manage is to systematize the evaluated information as one set, including storage
- To present is to transform the information gathered based on one's understanding, using a form or a channel suited to the information gathered
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