The document discusses the nature and creation of text information, highlighting its various forms, including fiction and nonfiction, as well as the roles of different contributors such as authors, writers, and editors. It outlines the process of producing text, from topic selection to publication, and categorizes genres like comedy, tragedy, and science fiction. Additionally, it addresses the assessment of text information based on accuracy, objectivity, and appropriateness for the target audience.

1. TEXT INFORMATION

2. • Text information can be written in script
using the Roman alphabet or a different
script using the Roman alphabet or
different script that is appropriate to the
language of the reader. For example,
Japanese, Chinese, and Korean textbooks
are written using their own scripts.

3. NON-TEXT ELEMENTS
Books for preschool readers often
contain non-text elements like images
or pictures. The images or pictures
help the beginning reader understand
the text.

4. • Let us take a look at the example below. A
beginning reader will know that the written
word is “candle” since there is a picture of
candles on the cake. In the same manner,
he will know that the written word on the
opposite page is “duck” since there is an
illustration of ducks in the pond.

5. CREATORS OF TEXT INFORMATION
• Written words have the power to influence
and change the readers. Producing a
reputable, well-organized material is a
concerted effort between writers and
members of the editorial ream. There are
also several kinds of writers.

6. • 1. Author. Like writers, authors write stories
or articles on a variety of topics. However,
they differ in the focus of their writing. An
author usually writes articles or stories that
are longer, like a novel. He is also more
associated with scholarly works, such as
writing a textbook or a general reference
material. An author also pertains to a writer
whose work has already been published.

7. •2. Writer. A person who is more
associated with writing literary works,
such as poems and short stories is
considered a writer. In a newspaper or
magazine, a writer usually writes
articles for lifestyle, feature, and
entertainment sections.

8. • 3. Contributor. Similar to a writer, the
contributor also submits articles on topics
that are of particular interest. However,
articles written by contributors only run
depending on the theme and/or space
available. Although some writers work full-
time in a publication, there are some who
are classified as contributors, which means
that they are freelance and their work do
not appear on a regular basis.

9. 4. Columnist. Someone who writes his
opinion, insights, and commentaries
about political or social issues is a
columnist. The articles of a columnist
appear on a regular basis in a
particular column in the newspaper or
magazine.

10. • Blogger. Like a columnist, a blogger
writes personal opinions about issues or
topics that interest him. But instead of
writing a column for a newspaper or
magazine, blogger shares his reflections,
experiences, and activities through a blog
entry.

11. •Data encoder. A person who is in
charge of encoding the
handwritten text into soft copy,
such as an MS Word document,
is a data encoder.

12. •Layout and Graphic artist. The
author or writer coordinates with the
layout and graphic artist so that the
text corrections on his manuscript are
correctly implemented.

13. •Editor. Coordinating with the author
or writer, so that all editorial concerns
and queries pertaining to the content
and format of the manuscript are
addressed, is what an editor does.

14. •Publisher. Responsible for preparing,
acquiring, and managing a
publication, the publisher is either the
owner or the management. He
decides what type of materials will be
published, whether a book, a
magazine, or a newspaper.

15. CLASSIFICATIONS OF TEXT
INFORMATION
•In the previous topic, we discussed
the different sources of text
information. Text information can be
found in print media, such as books,
newspapers, and magazines. It has
two general classifications: fiction and
nonfiction.

16. •Fiction. Text information can be
classified as fiction if it pertains to
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as forms of literature. This is what
makes it creative even though some of
the materials used are based on facts.

17. •Nonfiction. Text information is
classified as nonfiction if it is based on
facts and reality. Biographies, news,
and scientific researches are
examples of nonfiction works These
are often found in textbooks,
encyclopedias, periodicals, and
journals.

18. HOW TEXT INFORMATION IS
PRODUCED
•Text information is produced through
the following steps.
•1. The writer chooses a topic that he
would like to write about.
•2. The writer gathers information
about the topic.

19. •3. The writer makes an outline of the
topic and writes the draft.
•4. The writer reviews the draft and
develops it into a full text.
•5. The writer submits the article to the
editor/publisher.

20. • For articles written for a newspaper or
magazine, the editor decides whether the
material is worthy of publication based on
house style, theme, and quality of the
material. If the article meets approval, the
article is published in the newspaper or
magazine.

21. GENRE OF TEXT INFORMATION
•1. Comedy or Humor. Its content is
light and funny. It can make readers
feel good and happy.

22. •2. Tragedy or Drama. Its content can
make people cry because it involves
death, pain, and suffering. It entails
conflicts which are often difficult to
deal with.

23. •3. Suspense and Thriller. In this
particular theme, the reader is
challenged to figure out who the real
villain and protagonist are by analyzing
other characters and how each scene
is connected to establish a plausible
conclusion to solve the mystery or
problem presented in the story.

24. •4. Horror. The content aims to
arouse overwhelming fear and leave
the reader terrified. The story may
involve malevolent creatures or
beings, evil entities, and the
paranormal.

25. •5. Romance. The content deals with
romantic love. It details the
experience,
• both trials and triumphs, of the
people or couples who are in a
romantic relationship.

26. •6.Science fiction. The content is
typically based on the imaginative use
of scientific knowledge or scientific
discoveries or conjecture.

27. •7.Historical. The content contains
elements about historical accounts. It
can be about the life of a specific
historical figure who was influential
during his time. It can also be about a
particular event in history that made a
huge impact in the world.

28. •8.Autobiography, Biography and
Memoir. An auto- biography is an
account of a person’s life which the
author wrote about himself.
Meanwhile, a biography or memoir
is a detailed description of someone’s
life written by another.

29. • 9.Inspirational or Self-Help. The content
contains topics, articles or stories that may
be based on a true story where the reader
can draw inspiration from. It can be about
how a person succeeded in life despite
previous setbacks. The content gives
helpful tips or advice to the readers on
how to deal with issues in a positive
manner.

30. ASSESSING AND EVALUATING TEXT
INFORMATION
•Accuracy and Factuality. Text
information should be accurate,
based on facts. It should be well
researched and the data should be
based on valid findings.

31. • Objectivity. Text information should not be
biased or based on personal, cultural, any
religious beliefs. If the material mentions
groups or sides, each should be discussed
thoroughly and Fairly.

32. • Language appropriateness. The level
and kind of language should be
appropriate to its target readers. For
example, a preschool textbook should use
easy-to-understand words appropriate for
the vocabulary of the learner. On the other
hand, a textbook or a scholarly book uses
a formal language with a third person point
of view.

33. •Curriculum alignment. The content
of the textbook should be aligned with
the prescribed curriculum and
international standards.

34. •House style and Format. Most
books follow the Chicago Manual of
Style (CMOS) when it comes to all
editorial concerns like capitalization,
punctuation, and citation.

35. ADVANTAGES OF TEXT
INFORMATION
•Text information covers a wide range
of topics.
•It is easy to access.
•It should be well-researched and
discussed comprehensively.

36. LIMITATIONS OF TEXT INFORMATION
•The book has to be updated regularly
for accuracy and timeliness.
•Text information can be lengthy and
hard or tiresome to read.
•Finding information can mean
browsing over several materials,
which can be time consuming.