Exercises

Exercise A.

1. Letter — Primary

2. Dictionary — Tertiary

3. Biography — Secondary

4. Autobiography — Primary

5. Movie Review — Secondary

6. CCTV Footage — Primary

7. Commentary — Secondary

8. Databases — Tertiary

9. Indices — Tertiary

10. Diary — Primary

Exercise B.

1. Media plays a minimal role in disseminating information to the public. — False

2. Different media outlets target the same audience with identical content. — False

3. Biased reporting can lead to the spread of stereotypes and misinformation. — True

4. Critical thinking skills help individuals evaluate information objectively. — True

5. The six characteristics of good information include accuracy and objectivity. — True

6. Primary sources of information include summaries and reviews. — False

7. Tertiary sources provide a deep and direct understanding of events. — False

8. Different media outlets can shape public opinion by presenting information in a certain way. — True

9. The media's influence on public opinion is limited to entertainment. — False

10. Media literacy involves recognizing potential biases in media sources. — True

EXERCISE 1 - Identify

1. A circular form that presents how the whole is sliced into parts - Pie Chart

2. Displays the organization and relationship of concepts and ideas - Concept Maps

3. Organized arrangement of data usually in rows and columns - Table

4. Presents information trend using dots by connected straight line segments - Line Graph

5. Characterizes categorical data with rectangular bars of equal width - Bar Graph

EXERCISE 2 - True or False?

1. Chart is an illustration that presents information in a tabular or circular form. - True

2. Graph is a diagram that shows relationships of information presented - True

3. Infographic is a combination of visual images and text presentation of specific information. - True

4. Flow chart is an illustration that shows step-by-step process - True

5. Table is a circular arrangement of data usually in rows and columns. - False

6. Map is tabular in form that shows the relative position of the parts of something. - False