Media and Information Languages(Lab)

A local government official was charged of graft and corruption and was suspended from his office. The government official announced that the charges were all fabricated and that he will not step down from his office. A large group of supporters are present to protest. They barricaded the building where the official has once taken office. A struggle seems to start breaking out between the protesters and the police.

QUESTIONS	ANSWERS
Predict how this event will be covered by television, radio, print and Internet	This event will be covered mostly from the two perspectives of the story across television, print and internet. Where the media would both have claims supporting the government official and claims against the government official, along with coverage from neutral standpoints.
How are the presentation of facts may vary from medium to medium?	They would vary depending on the codes and conventions each medium use, along with the style the author would use to make information from these facts.
How are the codes and conventions vary from medium to medium?	They would vary based on what each medium relies on the most to convey information to its intended consumers: some media, like the internet or television, would make use of photographs and video clips of the event, whereas other media, like newspapers and newsletters, would rely more on traditional text.
How much of these differences will be based on the unique characteristics of the medium?	The differences due to the uniqueness of each medium affect mostly the style and presentation of the facts concerning the event, but the general facts and information that needs to be conveyed will be more or less consistent throughout each medium.

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The Information I Need

How do people find information that matches my needs? How do I choose from the wide variety of information made available by different sources?

          Information is everywhere, and in this age of technology new information is constantly being produced in large amounts. And thanks to the internet, the majority of this information is easily accessible by almost anyone, almost anywhere in the world. But how come so much information is being produced these days than in the last centuries of human civilization? And with so much information, how is it possible to not get overwhelmed by all of it? As a social being, you get to handle your fair share of information and no doubt will you learn a thing or two about how to handle them just from experience, but this is information I will give to you will help you understand more about, well, information!

          Technology has given people so many options to create and find information. When someone needs to capture a scene, they have a plethora of cameras to chose from to take a snap.  There are also video cameras to record more than just a single frame. There's  smartphones, one device for numerous uses so much that it is considered a necessity of the daily lives of many. And many more tools, both cutting edge, like the ones mentioned prior, and old school classics, like pen, paper and ink. And lastly, the internet dominates its predecessors as being the best place to find information in almost all aspects. It allows for fast and reliable access to vast amounts of information in its thousands upon thousands of websites and webpages.

          All of this technology greatly makes the gathering and generating of new information better both in quality and quantity and the finding and accessing of information faster and more streamlined. People find the information that I need pretty much the same as anybody else finding information in this modern world. The internet is virtually the best source of information around the world, and if that fails then there are still plenty more sources to rely on such as books. 

          There's so much information constantly being produced along with the vast amounts of information already recorded. Even when you are looking for specific information that you need on the internet, you can still be easily swept up in the swirling pool of information the moment you step inside. You'll be faced with different versions and iterations of the same information from different sources, which can leave you confused if unprepared. Whenever I choose my information, I make sure that I choose multiple sources. Choosing information requires some critical thinking: analyzing if a piece of information is false, which is done by checking if its source is reliable and comparing it with different versions of the information from different sources. This helps me narrow down the information to trust and use.

          

Indigenous Sources

Interview on Information Sources

Mind Map on Indigenous Media and Information

Media and Information Sources

Selection Criteria	Questions to Ponder	Answer
Reliability	What are the details of this piece of news? Which of these details can be verified in other sources? Could these details be true? Why or why not?	This news states Ateneo won the UAAP 80's Season This victory can be verified from other news outlets These details are true.
Accuracy	Which of these facts are measurable? How were they derived? Was the article written in an objective manner? Is the article written w/ care?	The fact of the team's victory is measurable. This was derived by the author. It was written in an objective manner. The article was also written with care as details were not left out.
Value	Consider the audience of the article, who would find this article valuable?	The audience of this is most likely basketball fans.
Authority	Who wrote the article? How is the author related to the article? What was his source? Are the sources properly cited? What is the reputation of the author? Is he known for some biases?	The article was written by Tristan Tamayo. He is a photographer working for the InquirerSports. His sources include Philstar.com as well as his own journalism work, being properly cited. He has no known biases.
Timeliness	When was the article written? Is it possible that some of the information in the article has changed in time? If yes, would the change have any effect on the conclusion of the article?	It was last written on December 3, 2017 at 11:01 pm. The information would most likely not change, as it is an event in history and history can not be changed. Otherwise, it would have a drastic effect on the conclusion of the article.

Media Convergence

Types of Media

PRINT	BROADCAST	NEW MEDIA
Books Newspaper Magazines Mimeograph Newsletter Journal	TV Radio Film/movie	Youtube Social Network Cellphone

Print Media

     Print media is a form of media that is physically written. This is any written or pictorial form of communication produced mechanically or electronically.

Broadcast Media

     Broadcast media is any form of media that transmits audio or video information to a wide audience via electronic mass communications mediums.

New Media

     New media is media that emerged since the late 20th century. It mostly consists of interactive and manipulable content that is organized and distributed on digital platforms.

Media Convergence

MEDIA CONVERGENCE IN:	PLATFORM	SPECIFIC EXAMPLE
COMMUNICATION	Social Networks	Facebook, Youtube, Tumblr
EDUCATION	Learning Management System	Edmodo
ADVERTISEMENT/COMMERCIAL	Product Advertisements	Print ads on different digital platforms
NEWS	News Agency	A news agency that publishes printed news and also has its own news website
ENTERTAINMENT	Multimedia Personality	Persons who have published books, appeared in movies; have their own television shows, own website; have endorsed products, etc.

• The advancement of technology throughout time led to the innovations that allowed traditional media to be translated and preserved into new media. This allowed traditional media to stay relevant in the modern world and coexist with new media.
• Media convergence has closed a gap between traditional media and new media, allowing the coexistence of the two and the capability of the old generation to translate to the new generation and vice versa, giving way to new forms of interaction.
• New media such as social networks give so many opportunities of influence to normal users. New media allows one, even when one is a commoner, to speak out and share one's knowledge and information to the public, and potentially being able to effectively make an influence on society.
• In the modern era, people have more power and opportunities than they would have back then. In this age of media convergence, opportunities to influence society given to people equally have never been more evident than ages before it. More and more people are getting access to the internet and therefore access to the opportunities of single-handedly influencing society in a number of ways. Anyone: man, woman, young, old, theist, atheist, can go to a social network, publicly post knowledge or information they want to share, and have themselves be noticed by the public. This gives them the possibility of moving the public in an instant, something that only an already powerful and influential person can do without the help of new media. Media convergence is giving the commoners, the minorities and the vulnerable the opportunities to speak for themselves and be heard, to possibly become such an influential person and be capable of impacting society all on their own.

Information Literacy

Knowledge is Power

     Knowledge is something you can use to your advantage. It can be manipulated to help or hurt people. It can be used to create or destroy, it can be shared or kept to oneself. It is truly a powerful thing when placed in the right hands. Thus, it has an importance to human life; it can lead to activities that contribute to one gaining wealth and influence.

Importance of Giving Credit to the Source

      It is important to give credit to the source of one's work because it is their work and they have a right to it - it is their property. One should respect other people's property. The person who made that work has put effort into it, and it is disrespectful, ungrateful and wrong for one to take it without crediting them. Taking information from a source without crediting the source is the same as stealing someone's physical property.

Academic Trip

     Let's say that I was tasked to planjj an academic trip. I should list pertinent information on two possible destinations  and present valid and reliable information. This is what it would look like.

SAMPLE DATA	PLAN A	PLAN B
Place / Location/ Destination	Mind Museum Source: https://www.themindmuseum.org/	Travel Route: Intramuros Taal Paete Malolos Laoag Vigan Sagada Banaue and Batad Source: https://www.roughguides.com/destinations/asia/philippines/itineraries/
Activity / Schedule	3-hour Visit: Php 190 per head Tour of museum's galleries: Atom Gallery Life Gallery Earth Gallery Universe Gallery Technology Gallery Source: www.themindmuseum.org	Philippine itinerary: The Time Traveller Travel to Northern Luzon's historic places and take in the long and complex history of the Philippines. This itinerary is best taken at your own pace. Source: https://www.roughguides.com/destinations/asia/philippines/itineraries/
Best time to visit / Length of vacation	Saturdays. Open from 9 am to 6 pm Source: www.themindmuseum.org	Anytime. Minimum of 10 days. Source: https://www.roughguides.com/destinations/asia/philippines/itineraries/
Transportation (type, budget, schedule, others)	Bus: Php 70 - Php 130 per head During Saturdays Source: www.rome2rio.com/s/Manila/Taguig	Intramuros to Taal: Bus: Php 235 - Php 290 Taal to Paete: Drive: Php 410 - Php 600 Paete to Malolos: Drive: Php 480 - Php 700 Malolos to Laoag: Airplane: Php 5k - 13k Laoag to Vigan: Bus: Php 140 - Php 190 Vigan to Sagada: Drive: Php 600 - Php 900 Sagada to Banaue: Drive: Php 300 - Php 450 Source: https://www.rome2rio.com/
Accommodation (type, budget, schedule, others)	No need for accommodation	Hotels, Inns, etc. This itinerary is flexible according to your desired accommodation.
Food (type, budget, schedule, others)	Bring your own snacks	This itinerary is flexible according to the food you would like to eat during the trip. Each place provides several restaurants, cafes, etc. throughout your travel. The local traditional food is highly suggested.
Things to bring / Reminders	Bring lunch money if desired. Do not leave belongings unattended in the museum.	Bring clothes, toiletries and money. Be careful and responsible when travelling.
Other information you may need	Access to other exhibits come require separate tickets and payment. Source: www.themindmuseum.org	Information on weather and current events during your itinerary is information that will prove useful to you.
Total Budget	Php 640.00 + additional money(optional)	Php 32,260.00 + additional money for food, lodging, etc.

An Essay About an Information Literate Individual

     Ben Shapiro is an American conservative political commentator, columnist, author, radio talk show host, and lawyer. He is an intellectual, best known for his witty criticisms on "left-wing" concepts such as white privilege, toxic masculinity and social justice. He is equally upheld by his right-wing supporters and scorned by left-wing so-called Social Justice Warriors(SJWs). He is one of the youngest and most popular conservatives outside mainstream media - quite the person of interest.

     I barely knew about this person, mainly because of the fact that he is under my radar as he is mostly visible outside mainstream media. But in one instance I saw a video of him debating against what seemed to be a supporter of something called Transgenderism.  I watched just a snippet of this video and he already caught my eye with the way he talked about his direct and daring views on quite controversial topics. Now already, he is quite a literate when it comes to media and information. He is adept in understanding and manipulating information and media, as he has written several books, have went to several debates, talk shows, interviews, and has his own podcast where he discusses about the views and principles he strongly supports. In the little amount of research I have done on him, I have mixed opinions on this man. For one, he supports some principles and concepts that I also support, and he seems to also be aware of the recent ridiculousness on society and is speaking out on it, and may I add he is doing so in quite the joking, witty manner. On the

other hand, he also has views and beliefs that I disagree with to some extent.

     Ben Shapiro has his redeeming points and his disagreeable ones, but neutrally he is quite the interesting person. In some cases I would gladly support him, and in other cases I would disagree and leave out on them. But if I would have the opportunity to be able to talk to him, even if it would be simple small talk that turns to large conversations on politics and then ends with a debate, then I would gladly take it.