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What type of sources are often considered secondary?
What type of sources are often considered secondary?
- Materials with persuasive or analytical intent (correct)
- Primary sources from original research
- Source materials that only present facts
- Materials that report events without analysis
Which description best defines a magazine?
Which description best defines a magazine?
- A type of scholarly journal featuring peer-reviewed articles
- A collection of articles and images about diverse topics (correct)
- A source of indigenous knowledge exclusively
- A daily publication that focuses solely on political news
What is a characteristic of newspapers?
What is a characteristic of newspapers?
- They strictly report on past events
- They contain both factual content and advertisements (correct)
- They aim for a specialized academic audience
- They are published yearly
What does indigenous knowledge refer to?
What does indigenous knowledge refer to?
What is the primary function of a library?
What is the primary function of a library?
Which aspect is critical in basic news writing to maintain credibility?
Which aspect is critical in basic news writing to maintain credibility?
What should news writing emphasize for clarity?
What should news writing emphasize for clarity?
Which of the following best describes indigenous communication?
Which of the following best describes indigenous communication?
What is the primary function of the lead in a news story?
What is the primary function of the lead in a news story?
Which of the following best describes the 'angle' of a news story?
Which of the following best describes the 'angle' of a news story?
What structure do journalists typically use to organize news stories?
What structure do journalists typically use to organize news stories?
Which type of media language involves visual elements such as camera angles?
Which type of media language involves visual elements such as camera angles?
What role does sound play in media according to the description of aural language?
What role does sound play in media according to the description of aural language?
Libraries of published books are often recognized for their reliability, accuracy, and what other aspect?
Libraries of published books are often recognized for their reliability, accuracy, and what other aspect?
What constitutes paraphrasing plagiarism?
What constitutes paraphrasing plagiarism?
How should journalists aim to present their stories to ensure accessibility?
How should journalists aim to present their stories to ensure accessibility?
Which of the following is NOT a condition for fair use?
Which of the following is NOT a condition for fair use?
What is the primary purpose of using the inverted pyramid structure in news reporting?
What is the primary purpose of using the inverted pyramid structure in news reporting?
What is the primary purpose of the fair use doctrine?
What is the primary purpose of the fair use doctrine?
Under which circumstance can copyrighted material be used in research?
Under which circumstance can copyrighted material be used in research?
Which of the following best describes how students typically view paraphrasing plagiarism?
Which of the following best describes how students typically view paraphrasing plagiarism?
What do design patents primarily protect?
What do design patents primarily protect?
What type of legal right is copyright?
What type of legal right is copyright?
Which of the following is an example of plagiarism?
Which of the following is an example of plagiarism?
What is the major characteristic of plant patents?
What is the major characteristic of plant patents?
Which type of plagiarism is referred to as patchwork plagiarism?
Which type of plagiarism is referred to as patchwork plagiarism?
Which of the following works is not included under copyright protection?
Which of the following works is not included under copyright protection?
What is the consequence of complete plagiarism?
What is the consequence of complete plagiarism?
What do copyrights NOT protect?
What do copyrights NOT protect?
What does the term 'symbolic codes' refer to in media communication?
What does the term 'symbolic codes' refer to in media communication?
Which of the following statements about 'hacking' is correct?
Which of the following statements about 'hacking' is correct?
What do 'written codes' in media refer to?
What do 'written codes' in media refer to?
What is the primary goal of the RA 10627 Anti Bullying Act of 2013?
What is the primary goal of the RA 10627 Anti Bullying Act of 2013?
Which of the following best describes phishing?
Which of the following best describes phishing?
How does 'mise-en-scene' relate to symbolic codes?
How does 'mise-en-scene' relate to symbolic codes?
Which of the following is NOT considered a type of code in media communication?
Which of the following is NOT considered a type of code in media communication?
What type of media communication does not involve aural or verbal components?
What type of media communication does not involve aural or verbal components?
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Study Notes
Types of Sources
- Primary Sources: Original materials providing direct evidence or firsthand accounts, varying based on research focus.
- Secondary Sources: Interpretive materials analyzing or commenting on primary sources, often reflecting persuasive or analytical intent.
Information Sources
- Magazines: Collections of articles on diverse topics written by journalists or scholars, aimed at a general adult audience.
- Newspapers: Regular publications (often daily) containing factual accounts of events, supplemented with advertisements and entertainment content.
Indigenous Knowledge
- Unique knowledge system within a specific culture, transmitted through local communication channels.
- Includes original information created by local groups, emphasizing cultural preservation and adaptation.
Libraries
- Institutions that house books, periodicals, and media for study and reference, known for reliability and value.
- Libraries are essential for maintaining accuracy and ensuring access to valid information sources.
Media Structure and Languages
- Inverted Pyramid: Journalistic structure prioritizing the most critical information in the lead, followed by supporting details.
- Lead: A one-sentence summary of the story's essential facts, answering the five Ws and one H.
- Angle: The main idea or unique perspective presented in a news story.
Types of Media Languages
- Visual Language: Employs imagery and screen composition to create meaning and emotional effects, focusing on semiotics.
- Aural Language: Incorporates sounds (diegetic and non-diegetic) to establish mood and enhance storytelling.
- Written Language: Uses text elements including fonts, headlines, and speech bubbles to shape audience interpretation.
Copyright and Intellectual Property
- Copyright: Legal protection granting creators exclusive rights to their original works, encompassing various forms of authorship (literary, musical).
- Design Patents: Protect ornamental design without covering functional aspects.
- Plant Patents: Safeguard new plant varieties propagated asexually.
Plagiarism
- Defined as using another’s work or ideas without appropriate credit, presenting them as one's own.
- Types include:
- Complete Plagiarism: Submitting another's work under one's name.
- Patchwork Plagiarism: Mixing plagiarized and original content.
- Paraphrasing Plagiarism: Altering someone else's wording slightly while retaining the original idea.
Fair Use
- A legal provision allowing limited use of copyrighted material without permission under specific circumstances.
- Applicable for:
- Criticism and Commentary: Using excerpts for analysis or discussion.
- News Reporting: Incorporating copyrighted content in journalistic work.
- Teaching and Education: Utilization in academic settings.
- Research: Support of arguments in scholarly papers.
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