Contemporary Issues Introduction

Contemporary Issues means having importance in present time.

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• false

The two dimensions of contemporary issues are interconnected.

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• false

Contemporary Issues do not emphasize problems and dilemmas.

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• false

Which among the following is NOT considered as a contemporary issue?

• A 12 year old Filipino child was found working as a domestic helper for a rich Chinese family in Binondo.

• The La Mesa Dam is currently at spilling point and immediate evacuation in low lying areas is being pushed.

• Heart Evangelista posts another OOTD of the day on Instagram whilst in Paris.

• A member of the LGBTQ+ was assaulted on the MRT by a group of men for cross dressing as a woman.

In order to analyze and interpret gathered data, writers of stories and other communicators should consult primary and secondary sources.

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• false

It is information of the original account and was written by the person who had experienced them.

• Primary Source

• Secondary Source

Information or interpretations based on the primary origin or other secondary sources and prepared or written by persons who are not involved in the narrated events.

• Primary Sources

• Secondary Sources

Which one is considered as a PRIMARY source?

• diaries

• books

• editorials

• biography

Which one is considered as a SECONDARY source?

• autobiography

• photo of the event

• hearsay report

• quotes from interviews

One important exercise in critical thinking is the analysis and comparison of how the different sources of information tackle an issue.

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• false