This document discusses various sources of information and how to evaluate information reliability. It identifies libraries, indigenous media, and the internet as key information sources. Libraries are categorized into four main types: academic, public, school, and special. Indigenous media refers to forms of media created and shared by indigenous peoples. The internet is defined as a global computer network providing information and communication. When evaluating information, one should consider the reliability, accuracy, value, authority, and timeliness of the source using standards like checking the author, date, citations, and domain name.

1. MEDIA AND
INFORMATION
SOURCES
Prepared by: Jurrell Raecian M. Basa
11-HUMSS A

2. What are the sources of
information?
•Libraries
•Indigenous Media
•Internet

3. What is a library?
A library is a place in which literary,
musical, artistic, or reference materials
(such as books, manuscripts, recordings, or
films) are kept for use but not for sale.

4. 4 MAJOR TYPES OF
LIBRARIES
•Academic Library
•Public Library
•School Library
•Special Library

5. 1. Academic Library
• serves colleges and universities
2. Public Library
• serves cities and towns of all types
3. School Library
• serves students from Kinder to Grade 12
4. Special Library
• serves specialized environments

6. What is indigenous media?
Indigenous media defined as forms of
media expression conceptualized,
produced, and circulated by indigenous
people around the globe as vehicles for
communication.

7. FORMS OF
INDIGENOUS MEDIA
•Folk or Traditional Media
•Gatherings and Social Organizations
•Direct Observation
•Records (written, carved, oral)
•Oral Instruction

8. What is an internet?
Internet is a global computer network
providing a variety of information and
communication facilities, consisting of
interconnected networks using
standardized communication protocols.

9. 5 THINGS TO CONSIDER IN
EVALUATING INFORMATION
Always remember the word RAVAT
•Reliability
•Accuracy
•Value
•Authority
•Timeliness

10. 1. Reliability of Information
Information is said to be reliable if it can
be verified and evaluated. Others refer to
the trustworthiness of the source in
evaluating the reliability of information.

11. 2. Accuracy of Information
Accuracy refers to the closeness of the report
of the actual data. Measurement of accuracy
varies, depending on the type of information
being evaluated.
Forecasts – similar to the actual data.
Financial – values are correct.

12. 3. Value of Information
Information is said to be value if it aids the user
in making or improving decisions.
4. Authority of the Source
• Who published the information?
• Is the source credible?

13. 5. Timeliness
Reliability, accuracy, and value of information
may vary based on the time it was produced or
acquired. It may become irrelevant and
inaccurate with the passing of time and making
it less valuable.

14. SKILLS IN DETERMINING THE
RELIABILITY OF INFORMATION
1. Check the author
2. Check the date of publication
3. Check for citations
4. Check the owner of the site/page.
• .com – commercial .edu – educational
• .mil – military .gov – government
• .org – nonprofit organization

15. SKILLS IN DETERMINING
ACCURATE INFORMATION
1. Look for facts.
2. Cross-reference with other source for
consistency.
3. Determine the reason for writing and
publishing the information.

16. THANK YOU FOR
LISTENING!