MIL12 EXAM

One of the difficulties of coping with twenty-first-century media is

• a lack of information.

• a lack of reliable information

• the need to sift good information from bad information.

• All these answers are correct.

When searching the Internet you should keep in mind...

• That you can find any information online if you just search long enough

• That banner ads and chat rooms will often lead you to the best quality information

• That because of copyright laws, nothing worthwhile is ever published on the Internet

• That not all online sources provide reliable or authoritative information

When working on a research assignment, what is an effective and efficient plan of action to take? Arrange the steps below from start to end for an effective and efficient plan.

A. Select information resources

B. Cite sources

C. Organize information

D. Conduct effective searches

E. Evaluate information

F. Define topic

G. Review (and repeat)

• F, A, C, B, D, G, E

• F, A, D, G, E, C, B

• A, B, C, D, E, F, G

• A, F, D, G, E, C, B

. Which of the following is NOT one of the main ways of evaluating information found online?

• Looking at the brand name. . .is it a trusted brand?

• Checking the website's internal information and procedure for fact-checking and mission, as well as what types of web sites it links to

• Comparing the information on the website with the same information from an established media company or with original source material

In order to assess whether the information you found is biased, which of the following should you consider?

I. Author’s age

II. Author’s organization

III. Author’s academic/professional qualifications

IV. Purpose of the information

V. Tone of language 44

VI. Type of publication, e.g. scholarly journal, popular magazine, website

• I, III, IV

• II, III, IV, V

• II, IV, V

• III, IV, V, VI

(Refer to the sample Mind Map.)

Indigenous media and information are highly credible because they are near the source and are seldom circulated for profit.

• TRUE

• FALSE

(Refer to the sample Mind Map.)

Indigenous media are channels for change, education, and development because of its direct access to local channels.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Ignoring indigenous media and information can result in development and education programs that are irrelevant and ineffective.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Oral instruction, Records - may be written, carved, or oral , Gatherings and social organizations and Direct observation are few forms of indigenous media

• TRUE

• FALSE

Indigenous Knowledge is unique to a given culture or society.

• TRUE

• FALSE