5. HOW DO YOU KNOW THAT
AN IDEA IS RELEVANT?
A relevant idea contains information
that supports the context, message or
theme of the material and it consists of
factual data. Irrelevant idea contains
other information not related to the
context, message or theme of the
material; therefore, not important.
6. HOW DO YOU KNOW THAT
AN IDEA IS TRUTHFUL?
The ideas or information are
considered truthful when it fits the fact
and it is verifiable ( it can be proven).
One must undergo fact checking before
accepting an information.
7. Pertains to the information
degree of importance to a
certain viewing intent.
Relevance
Accuracy
Refers to the level to which
material contains true and up-to-
date facts that may be confirmed
by checking primary and secondary
sources.
8. The slant or position in which
the author interprets
infromation.
Bias/Perspective
Reliability
The extent of trustworthiness
of the information, basis of
data about the author, and
the publishing organization.
9. Directions: Read the given situation, then identify the
factor it highlights. Write the letter of your choice.
