Sources of Media and Information

Sources of Media and Information

• Primary sources are original, uninterpreted, or "first-hand" materials forming the basis for research studies.
• Secondary sources are created by individuals lacking firsthand experience or participation in events.
• Tertiary sources provide a general overview, basic terminology, and further reading recommendations for a subject.

Sources of Information

• Newspapers
• Magazines
• Academic journals
• Books
• Almanacs
• Websites
• Databases
• Library catalogs
• Encyclopedias

Media and Information Resources

• Indigenous media encompasses various forms of expression, developed, produced, and circulated by indigenous people globally.

Examples of Indigenous Media

• Riddles: Intellectual tests requiring identifying literally described objects.
• Proverbs: Statements describing situations, providing guidance on daily issues.
• Tanaga: Short poems using metaphors to establish analogies between experiences and man's environment.
• Folk Epics: Long narratives based on traditions, values, and customs.

Duplo

• Introduced during the Pre-Spanish era, associated with morning rituals and harvest celebrations.
• Karagatan participants are typically skilled performers, acting as guests to extemporize verses.

Panunuluyan

• Usually performed on Christmas Eve before midnight mass.
• Organized by local town schools or parishes, often a significant community event.
• Tibag is a popular indigenous media form referencing the excavation of mounds during the search for a cross's placement.

Pasyon

• Significant Lenten activity aimed at purifying the soul.

Cenaculo

• Theatrical presentation showcasing Jesus Christ's passion and death.
• Often seen as a stage adaptation of the Pasyon.

Awit

• Equivalent to a metrical romance, usually depicting love between Moro warriors or princes and Christian women.
• Carillo, similar to forms in China and Japan, involves skilled figure manipulation.

Moro-Moro and Comedia

• Theatrical presentations intended to convert native populations to Christianity.
• Utilized by priests who authored plays for these purposes.

Library

• A building or room housing literary, artistic, and reference materials for use only not for sale.

4 Major Types of Libraries

• Academic Library: Serves colleges and universities.
• Public Library: Serves local towns and cities of all types.
• School Library: Serves students from kindergarten to grade 12.
• Special Library: For specialized settings like hospitals, corporations, museums, military, private businesses, and governments.

Internet

• A global network enabling diverse information and communication services.
• Consists of interconnected networks utilizing standardized communication protocols.

Evaluating Information Found on the Internet

• Authorship
• Publishing body
• Accuracy and verifiability
• Currency

Things to Consider in Evaluating Information

• Reliability
• Accuracy
• Value
• Authority
• Timeliness

Reliability of Information

• Information is reliable when it can be verified and evaluated, often examining the source's trustworthiness.

Accuracy of Information

• Accuracy pertains to the closeness of a report to actual data; the accuracy method varies depending on the type of information.
• Forecasts: Alignment with actual data.
• Financial: Correct values.

Value of Information

• Information is valuable when assisting users in decision-making or improvement.

Authority of the Source

• Assessing authorship and credibility of the information source.

Timeliness

• Reliability, accuracy, and value might differ based on when the information was created or accessed as it may become obsolete or irrelevant.
• Timeless information remains consistent in reliability, accuracy, and value throughout history.

Skills in Determining Reliability of Information

• Check the author
• Date of publication/updates
• Citations
• Domain (.com, .edu, .mil, .gov, .org)

Skills in Determining Accurate Information

• Look for facts
• Cross-reference with other sources
• Reasons for the information's creation and publication

This quiz covers various sources of media and information, including primary, secondary, and tertiary sources. It also explores the role of indigenous media and highlights examples such as riddles, proverbs, and folk epics. Test your knowledge on these important concepts and resources!