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WorksheetsContemporary Issues Introduction
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Contemporary Issues means having importance in present time.
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The two dimensions of contemporary issues are interconnected.
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Contemporary Issues do not emphasize problems and dilemmas.
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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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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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It is an actual event, experience, or observation that really occured and is supported by evidence or data.
opinion
fact
bias
generalization
It refers to an idea, supposition, impression, or conjecture. It expresses the mind and ideas of a person regarding the expressed truth. It does not have to be proven.
fact
bias
opinion
onion
inference
Which one would be a FACT?
Queen Elizabeth II, whose 70-year reign spanned wars, a pandemic, 14 U.S. presidents and the winding down of Britain’s vast empire, has died. Her eldest son, Charles, is now king
Queen Elizabeth II was the longest-serving British monarch.
Queen Elizabeth II may have died of heart failure as it looks like there is possibly evidence of peripheral vascular disease.
none of these
It is a though-out theory or an educated guess about something.
The process of making it is similar to making a hypothesis. Using of one's knowledge and experiences about the topic is necessary in order to discover its hidden message or idea.
conclusion
bias
generalization
inference
Which of the following is considered as contemporary issue?
The Spanish conquest of the Philippines.
Discovery of the Tabon Cave.
The Philippines is an archipelago.
The corruption in Philippine government.
Being aware of contemporary issues locally and globally helps us become responsible citizens of our country and of the global community.
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In order for an event or problem to be considered a contemporary issue, it must be
Important and valuable to society
Have a clear effect or influence on society or the population, in general,
Happening at the present time
It must be about subject matters being talked about by various groups in society
It focuses only on the issue alone.
June 12 is the Philippines Independence Day
Fact
Opinion
For me, Pfizer is the best Covid-19 vaccine
Fact
Opinion
Online learning modality is more effective than modular learning.
Fact
Opinion
People migrate to different places for different economic, environmental and political reasons (based on UN data)
Inference
Generalization
Conclusion
We may not be directly affected by some contemporary issues but we are able to find solutions to other issues that confront us.
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It pertains to the impact of issues to an individual person in terms of his or her social, political and economic background and beliefs.
public dimension
personal dimension
Learning about contemporary issues helps you form intelligent decisions as a young person. It also helps you develop critical thinking skills.
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All issues, reports, comments, and posts on social media are considered as contemporary issues.
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