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Books and documents from dominant sources are often ______.
Books and documents from dominant sources are often ______.
peer reviewed
The ______ is a global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities.
The ______ is a global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities.
Internet
Information is reliable if it can be ______ and evaluated.
Information is reliable if it can be ______ and evaluated.
verified
Information is valuable if it aids the user in making or improving ______.
Information is valuable if it aids the user in making or improving ______.
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A human 'source' is a person who contributes ______ to a piece of reportage.
A human 'source' is a person who contributes ______ to a piece of reportage.
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Indigenous media refers to the original information created by a local group of ______.
Indigenous media refers to the original information created by a local group of ______.
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Indigenous knowledge is unique to a specific culture or ______.
Indigenous knowledge is unique to a specific culture or ______.
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Indigenous communication is the transmission of information through local channels or ______.
Indigenous communication is the transmission of information through local channels or ______.
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Highly credible channels for change, education, and ______ are provided by indigenous media.
Highly credible channels for change, education, and ______ are provided by indigenous media.
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Indigenous media can reach areas that can’t be reached by broadcast or ______ media.
Indigenous media can reach areas that can’t be reached by broadcast or ______ media.
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In indigenous media, the preservation of ______ or tradition is essential.
In indigenous media, the preservation of ______ or tradition is essential.
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Examples of indigenous media include Northern Dispatch Weekly and ______ Weekly.
Examples of indigenous media include Northern Dispatch Weekly and ______ Weekly.
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The government should not control the ______; the people control the media.
The government should not control the ______; the people control the media.
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Study Notes
Media and Information Literacy
- Media and information literacy is a crucial skill set.
- Fake news is rampant, and verification is essential when consuming information.
- The public, not the government, should have control over media content.
- Citizens have the power to regulate the media.
Media and Information Sources
- Different media sources exist, including indigenous and more common sources.
- Examples of indigenous media sources include Northern Dispatch Weekly, Zigzag Weekly, and Northern Philippine Times.
Essential Questions
- Reliability of websites is a key consideration when evaluating information.
- Evaluating information involves considering various factors, including the source's credibility.
Objectives
- Define and understand indigenous media.
- Analyze different information sources considering their reliability, accuracy, and value.
- Contrast indigenous media with more common sources.
- Recognize the importance of community in information dissemination.
Indigenous Media
- Indigenous media refers to information or content originating from a specific local group.
- This includes content unique to a culture, not written down.
- Indigenous knowledge and communication forms are used to preserve and transmit culture across generations.
- Indigenous media can be delivered through traditional communication means or adapted to contemporary forms.
- This local information often addresses issues unaddressed by traditional media.
Importance of Indigenous Media
- Indigenous media provides access to areas not reachable by conventional media.
- Indigenous media is a highly credible source.
- It facilitates change and development through education.
- Indigenous media preserves oral traditions, cultural records, and folk tales.
Examples of Indigenous Media
- Northern Dispatch Weekly (NORDIS): Online news website covering three regions of Northern Luzon (Ilocos, Cordillera, and Cagayan Valley)
- Zigzag Weekly: Local newspaper focused on Baguio City news.
- Northern Philippine Times: Weekly publication covering opinion and news for the Cordillera, Ilocos region, Cagayan Valley, and Central Luzon.
Libraries
- Published books are a reliable and valuable source of information.
- Accuracy and peer review are important when evaluating books.
- Registration using ISSN or ISBN ensures followed standards.
Internet
- The internet offers varied information, but it's crucial to remain vigilant in evaluating digital sources due to ease of publication.
- Quick information publication necessitates vigilance in assessing credibility.
How to Evaluate Information
- Reliability: Verifiable and evaluated information.
- Accuracy: Close match to actual data.
- Value: Aids in decision-making and problem solving.
- Authority: Information from established subject-matter experts.
- Timeliness: Accuracy, value, and reliability vary depending on when the information was created or accessed.
Human Sources
- Human sources are people who provide information for reportage, regardless of the publication's format (print, online, radio, etc.).
Additional Considerations
- Libraries still serve a vital role in the digital age.
- Community plays a vital part in disseminating information.
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Test your knowledge on media and information literacy concepts, including the evaluation of sources and the significance of indigenous media. Explore how citizens can influence media content and the importance of reliability in information consumption.
