NAT Review (MIL)

​NAT REVIEW
(MEDIA AND INFORMATION LITERACY

By Christine Allanigue

Review format

• Key MIL Concepts

• 10 questions each topic

What is Media and Information Literacy (MIL)?

Definition:

Media and Information Literacy is the ability to access, understand, analyze, evaluate, create, and communicate information and media content in different formats in a critical, ethical, and effective way to participate as citizens in personal, academic, and societal life. It merges information literacy and media literacy into one comprehensive set of competencies.

What is Media and Information Literacy (MIL)?

Explanation:

• Media literacy focuses on messages from media (TV, social media, print, etc.) — how they are constructed and what their purposes are.

• Information literacy focuses on locating, evaluating, and using information responsibly for problem solving or decision making (e.g., research, fact-checking).

• Together, MIL equips you to be a critical thinker, an ethical consumer, and a responsible creator of media and information.

TOPIC 1 — Introduction to Media and Information Literacy

Key Concepts & Definitions

📍 Media – Channels used to communicate messages, such as television, newspapers, radio, social media, Internet, etc.
📍 Information – Organized data that is meaningful and useful for understanding or decision-making.
📍 Literacy – The ability to read, interpret, analyze, create, communicate, and apply knowledge.
📍 Communication – The exchange of ideas and messages through verbal, non-verbal, and digital formats.

Multiple Choice

What does MIL primarily help a learner do?

• Avoid media altogether

• Ignore digital content

• Memorize facts

• Critically access and evaluate information

Multiple Select

Which is an example of media?

• Internet

• A brick wall

• Radio broadcast

• Your shoe

Multiple Choice

Which skill is part of information literacy?

• Painting

• Evaluating source credibility

• Sleeping

• Listening to music

Multiple Choice

Communication involves:

• Sending and receiving messages

• Sending messages only

• Keeping secrets

• Ignoring messages

Multiple Choice

Which displays literacy in MIL context?

• Creating fake news

• Sharing without checking facts
  

• Ignoring information

• Interpreting and evaluating what you read online

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of non-verbal communication?

• Text message

• Essay

• Podcast

• Facial expression

Multiple Choice

A trustworthy media item is one that:

• Uses clickbait titles

• Provides references and sources

• Spreads rumors

• Is always entertaining

Multiple Choice

Information becomes useful when it is:

• Chaotic

• Unchecked

• Irrelevant

• Organized and meaningful

Multiple Choice

MIL encourages individuals to:

• Think critically and responsibly produce content

• Avoid technology

• Unfriend people online

• Accept everything they see online

Multiple Choice

A student who analyzes advertisements for bias shows:

• Digital addiction

• Poor decision-making

• Critical thinking

• Passive viewership

TOPIC 2 — The Evolution of Traditional to New Media

Media has evolved over time — from oral stories and print newspapers to radio, television, and modern digital platforms like social media and websites. This affects how information is shared and consumed.

Explanation & Examples:

• Traditional Media includes newspapers, magazines, television, and radio.

• New Media includes blogs, podcasts, social media, streaming platforms, and apps.

• Example: Facebook and TikTok are new media where users can both consume and create content instantly.

Multiple Choice

Which is traditional media?

• TikTok

• Instagram

• Television

• Podcast

Multiple Choice

Which is new media?

• Facebook

• Printed book

• Newspaper

• Radio

Multiple Choice

How has new media changed communication?

• Removed all traditional media

• Made information sharing instantaneous

• Made interaction slower

• Restricted access to information

Multiple Choice

Which media type allows users to create content?

• Newspaper archive

• Radio broadcast only

• Podcast platform

• Billboard

Multiple Choice

Watching TV news is a form of:

• New media

• No media

• Digital marketing

• Traditional media

Multiple Choice

Which platform is new media?

• Film camera

• Typewriter

• Telegraph

• Instagram

Multiple Choice

Which marks digital age communication?

• Telegraph

• Handwritten letters only

• Instant online messaging

• Smoke signals

Multiple Choice

Streaming services are considered:

• Ancient technology

• New media

• Unrelated to media

• Traditional media

Multiple Choice

A limitation of old media is:

• Slower two-way communication

• Instant feedback

• Interactive engagement

• Real-time updates

Multiple Choice

New media users are both:

• Both consumers and producers

• Ignorers of information

• Consumers only

• Producers only

TOPIC 3 — Information Literacy

Information literacy is the ability to recognize when information is needed and to locate, evaluate, effectively use, and communicate information responsibly.

Explanation & Examples:

• Example: If you’re doing research, you identify keywords, select reliable sources, compare facts, then cite appropriately to avoid plagiarism.

• Evaluate sources for authority, accuracy, relevance, and bias before trusting them.

Multiple Choice

First step in information literacy is:

• Ignoring the topic

• Recognizing the need for information

• Copy-pasting content

• Sharing info instantly

Multiple Choice

A credible source usually has:

• No references

• No author

• Expert credentials

• Only images

Multiple Choice

Fact-checking means:

• Skipping research steps

• Sharing without reading

• Creating false information

• Verifying accuracy before use

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of poor information literacy?

• Summarizing key ideas

• Evaluating multiple sources

• Quoting unverified blogs as facts

• Using peer-reviewed sources

Multiple Choice

Citing sources prevents:

• Learning new things

• Plagiarism
  

• Communication

• Reading comprehension

Multiple Choice

A reliable source is:

• Well-researched and credible

• Biased and unverified

• Anonymous

• Irrelevant

Multiple Choice

Evaluating information includes:

• Ignoring facts

• Checking for bias

• Sharing without thinking

• Random guessing

Multiple Choice

Which is a search strategy?

• Guessing keywords

• Avoiding search engines

• Using relevant keywords

• Reading only headlines

Multiple Choice

Organizing information helps you:

• Avoid questions

• Create confusion

• Forget details

• Understand relationships

Multiple Choice

Information literacy helps you be:

• Critical

• Indifferent

• Uninformed

• Passive

TOPIC 4 — Media and Information Sources

Media and Information Sources are the origins of information and media content, including print, broadcast, digital, and human sources used for learning, communication, and decision-making.

Types of Sources

1. Primary Sources

Definition: Original, first-hand accounts or direct evidence.
Examples: Interviews, surveys, diaries, photographs, original research, eyewitness reports
Explanation: These provide raw data and direct experiences.

TOPIC 4 — Media and Information Sources

2. Secondary Sources

Definition: Interpret or analyze primary sources.
Examples: Textbooks, news articles, documentaries, biographies
Explanation: These explain or summarize original information.

3. Tertiary Sources

Definition: Compilations of primary and secondary sources.
Examples: Encyclopedias, indexes, bibliographies
Explanation: These help locate information quickly.

Multiple Choice

A student interviews farmers about climate change. What source is this?

• Tertiary

• Secondary

• Primary

• Reference

Multiple Choice

A textbook explaining World War II events is an example of:

• Primary

• Human source

• Digital source

• Secondary

Multiple Choice

Which is a tertiary source?

• Encyclopedia

• News article

• Survey result

• Interview

Multiple Choice

Which source gives first-hand information?

• Textbook

• Interview transcript

• Magazine article

• Blog summary

Multiple Choice

A student uses Google Scholar to find research articles. This is an example of using:

• Broadcast source

• Print source

• Digital source

• Oral source

Multiple Choice

Which source is MOST reliable for eyewitness data?

• Editorial

• Summary

• Encyclopedia

• Interview

Multiple Choice

A documentary based on historical letters is mainly a:

• Secondary source

• Tertiary source

• Fake source

• Primary source

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of a human source?

• Website

• Teacher

• Book

• Podcast

Multiple Choice

Why are tertiary sources useful?

• They replace research.

• They give opinions.

• They help locate other sources.

• They create content.

Multiple Choice

Which shows proper source selection?

• Using anonymous blogs for research

• Using memes as evidence

• Using social media rumors

• Using peer-reviewed journals

TOPIC 5 — Media and Information Languages

Media and Information Languages refer to the codes, symbols, formats, and conventions used to communicate messages through media.

Examples of Media Language

• Text – words, captions, headlines

• Visual – images, colors, layout

• Audio – music, sound effects, voice tone

• Technical Codes – camera angles, lighting, editing style

Multiple Choice

A news headline in bold letters is meant to:

• Attract attention

• Decorate the page

• Confuse readers

• Waste space

Multiple Choice

Background music in a movie scene mainly affects:

• Lighting

• Mood

• Facts

• Script

Multiple Choice

A low-angle shot of a leader suggests:

• Weakness

• Fear

• Power

• Humor

Multiple Choice

Which is a visual code?

• Font style

• Voice tone

• Sound effect

• Camera angle

Multiple Choice

An advertisement uses red text for “SALE.” What does this imply?

• Urgency

• Calmness

• Sadness

• Neutrality

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of symbolic language?

• Loud music

• Dove representing peace

• Bright light

• Small font

Multiple Choice

Text, sound, and images working together is called:

• Editing

• Encoding
  

• Multimedia

• Printing

Multiple Choice

Which is a technical media code?

• Slogan

• Caption

• Dialogue

• Camera zoom

Multiple Choice

A dark filter in a film scene usually shows:

• Happiness

• Comedy

• Celebration

• Tension or danger

Multiple Choice

Understanding media language helps students:

• Interpret meaning accurately

• Be manipulated

• Avoid reading

• Ignore visuals

TOPIC 6 — Legal, Ethical, and Social Issues in Media

• Copyright

Definition: Legal right protecting creators’ original work.
Example: You cannot use a song in a video without permission.

• Plagiarism

Definition: Presenting someone else’s work as your own.
Example: Copy-pasting an article without citation.

• Fair Use

Definition: Limited use of copyrighted material for education, research, or criticism.

• Digital Citizenship

Definition: Responsible and ethical behavior online.

Multiple Choice

Copying a blog and submitting it as your own is:

• Fair use

• Citation

• Plagiarism

• Creativity

Multiple Choice

Which is legal online behavior?

• Pirating movies

• Citing image sources

• Stealing content

• Hacking accounts

Multiple Choice

Posting someone’s photo without permission violates:

• Editing rules

• Fair use

• Freedom of speech

• Privacy rights

Multiple Choice

Fair use allows:

• Using material for education with credit

• Selling copyrighted content

• Claiming work as yours

• Removing watermarks

Multiple Choice

Cyberbullying refers to:

• Online harassment

• Online encouragement

• Online teaching

• Online marketing

Multiple Choice

Which shows ethical media behavior?

• Spreading rumors

• Fact-checking before sharing

• Using fake accounts

• Copying without credit

Multiple Choice

Copyright protects:

• Ideas only

• Public facts

• Original creative works

• Opinions

Multiple Choice

Why is citation important?

• To avoid reading

• To confuse readers

• To make work longer

• To show honesty and credibility

Multiple Choice

Which is responsible digital citizenship?

• Respecting others online

• Posting hate comments

• Sharing fake news

• Hacking websites

Multiple Choice

Which law protects personal online data?

• Copyright Law

• Traffic Law

• Cybercrime Law

• Data Privacy Act

TOPIC 7 — Media and Information Creation

• Media Creation is the process of designing, producing, and sharing media content responsibly for a specific audience and purpose.

  Stages of Media Creation

  1. Planning – Define purpose and audience

  2. Production – Create content

  3. Editing – Improve quality

  4. Distribution – Share via platforms

  5. Feedback – Evaluate response

Multiple Choice

The first step in creating a vlog is:

• Planning

• Editing

• Posting

• Recording

Multiple Choice

Knowing your audience helps you:

• Confuse viewers

• Adjust your message

• Ignore feedback

• Avoid goals

Multiple Choice

Which stage improves video quality?

• Planning

• Distribution

• Editing

• Sharing

Multiple Choice

Posting your project online is part of:

• Distribution

• Production

• Planning

• Feedback

Multiple Choice

Comments from viewers represent:

• Feedback

• Editing

• Production

• Planning