Activity # 9 - Media and Information Sources

Media and Information Sources

Selection Criteria 

Reliability
What are the details of this piece of news?
This piece of news states that Adamson University won the UAAP Cheer Dance Competition.
Which of these details can be verified in other sources?
The fact that this is their first time to win this competition can be verified. Even the pointing system of the competition can be reevaluated from the data posted by the UAAP.
Could these details be true? Why or why not?
Yes. It is based from different sorts of interview with the school itself along with the students that joined. Even the panel of judges were interviewed.
Accuracy
Which of these facts are measurable?
The quantitative data (scores, points) and statistics.
How were they derived?
They were able to obtain the scores through the performances shown during that competition.
Was the article written in an objective manner?
Yes. The information is all based from actual observations of the writer.
Is the article written with care?
Yes. The way it was written gave justice as to what really happened. The details were thoroughly explained by the writer.
Value
Consider the audience of the article?
Students, sports analysts, journalists, sports writer, and the fans of each cheer dance group.
Who would find this article valuable?
Other sports writer and most especially the students and supporters of the schools that joined.
Authority
Who wrote the article?
Jr Isaga
How is the author related to the article?
Sports writer
What was his source?
He covered the event that’s why there were actual observations.
Are the sources properly cited?
Yes.
What is the reputation of the author?
He is known for writing articles especially sports for Rappler.
Is he known for some biases?
No.
Timelines
When was the article written?
December 2, 2017 at 6:39 P.M
Is it possible that some of the information in the article has changed in time?
No, it is not possible.
If yes, would the change have any effect on the conclusion of the article?
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Mind Map

Indigenous Sources (Video Interview)


Sources:


  • Biagan, 2017, Edmodo.com

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