SOURCES OF INFORMATION: ACCESSIBILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS Ms. Rio Mae M. Ramos
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SOURCES OF INFORMATION: ACCESSIBILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS ENGLISH 10
What information can be provided by the said picture? Is the information accessible and effective?
Define and distinguish between primary, secondary, and tertiary sources of information. Identify the type of source used in different materials. Evaluate and compare the accessibility and effectiveness of two or more sources (one viewed and one read). Reflect on which source they find more useful and why. Learning Objectives: At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
• anything that provides knowledge or data. It can be a person, a document, a website, or any other entity that supplies information. •Understanding the source of information is crucial for evaluating its reliability and trustworthiness. Source of Information
Three Major Sources of Information Primary Documents Secondary Documents Tertiary Sources
First hand documents written by those who experience and/ or see it at the period of research or the time an event happens. Original documents Primary Documents
written as recounts of events. The author has not personally witness what he/she has written Include interpretations, discussion, commentaries or evaluation of primary sources Secondary Documents
Secondary Document Examples biographical works History (retold version) books evaluation news (not by eyewitness) cristicism
basically collection of information from primary and secondary sources They do not present original information, but instead offer a broad overview or consolidation of existing knowledge. Tertiary Sources
Effectiveness Effectiveness refers to how well a source helps the reader or viewer understand the topic or accomplish a learning goal. An effective source communicates information clearly, accurately, and meaningfully.
Accessibility refers to how easy it is to find, open, read, understand, and use a source of information. A source is accessible when students can reach and use it without much difficulty.
Types of Accessibility Text accessibility Image accessibility Audio accessibility Video accessibility
Aside from accessibility and effectiveness, it is essential to review the source of information for the readers to: 1. Satisfy the expectations of the academic community you are writing for; 2. Show evidence of wide, informed and relevant reading’ 3. Show that your writing does not rely mainly on personal opinion; 4. Show the process by which you have arrived at your own conclusions about the topic, and to enable the reader to understand and evaluate the ideas and information you are presenting;
Aside from accessibility and effectiveness, it is essential to review the source of information for the readers to: 5. Show your ability to integrate material from a range of sources; 6. Show evidence of an analytical and critical approach to your source material; 7. Enable readers to follow up references or perspectives of particular interest to them; and 8. Avoid plagiarism.
Group Activity
Task 1: In each group of sources, provide at least five sample documents classified under their classification. Task 2: In each information source, provide at least five examples of documents classified under their groups.
QUIZ
1. Which of the following is a primary source of information? a. Textbook summary b. Encyclopedia article c. Personal diary d. News commentary
2. Which source provides a summary or collection of other sources and does not present original information ? a. Newspaper report b. Interview transcript c. Encyclopedia d. History book
3. Which of the following best describes an accessible source of information? a. It contains only technical terms and jargon b. It is behind a paid subscription c. It is easy to find, open, and understand d. It only includes text, no images or audio
4. Ana is writing a report about the impact of Typhoon Yolanda. She watches a survivor's video interview and reads a textbook summary about the event. Which statement best compares the two sources? a. The textbook is more effective because it shows real emotions. b. The video is a tertiary source, and the textbook is a secondary source. c. The video is a primary source, and the textbook is a tertiary source. d. The textbook is more accessible because it uses first-person accounts.
5. Marco found a website article with basic information about climate change and a video of a scientist explaining the greenhouse effect in detail. He wants to understand the science behind climate change better. Which source is more effective for his purpose, and why? a. The article, because tertiary sources are always better. b. The video, because it likely explains the science more clearly and directly. c. The article, because it is more emotional and engaging. d. Both, because they are equally effective for all topics.
HOMEWORK
In your notebook, write a 5-sentence essay on your reflection on the importance of understanding the content of a particular material in terms of accessibility and effectiveness.