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Media and
Information
Literacy
Quarter 1 – Module 3:
Responsible User of Media and
Information

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 First Quarter
Module 3 - Week 3
Responsible User of Media and Information

Content Standard : The learner demonstrates understanding of

Media and Information Literacy (MIL) and MIL
related concepts.
Performance Standard : The learner organizes a creative and interactive
symposium for the community focusing on
being a media and information literate
individual.
Learning Outcomes : Upon the completion of the module, the SHS
students are expected to discuss responsible
use of media and information.
Competency : Discuss responsible use of media and
information
Topic : Information Literacy

What I Know

What is now your level of knowledge in our subject, MIL? Are you
becoming much more informed than before? I hope to receive a positive
feedback. At this point of our lesson, we will now be focusing more on learning
how to recognize information needs.
Read the questions carefully. From the given choices and choose which
is the best answer. Write your answer on a separate piece of paper.

1. Which is NOT an element in information literacy?

A. Encode information C. Search for information
B. Use the new knowledge D. Determine sources of information
2. Why are elements of Information Literacy called stages of information?
A. They can be the steps through which one can become information
literate.
B. They can be the analogy through which one can become
information literate.
C. They can be the identification through which one can become
information literate.
D. They can explore the stages to find information.

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3. Which question can be used to identify elements of information literacy?
A. How do you buy and store information?
B. How do you understand information?
C. How do you enjoy information?
D. How do you acquire and store information?
4. What stage of information literacy where you determine the accuracy of
information?
A. Identifying/recognizing information needs
B. Determining sources of information
C. Citing or searching for information
D. Analyzing and evaluating the quality of information
5. What term means your ability to think clearly and rationally and
understand the logical connection between ideas that are presented?
A. Information C. Critical Thinking
B. Critical Means D. Information Literacy
6. In the media world, what term is used to describe knowledge of specific
events or situations that has been gathered or received by
communication intelligence, or news reports?
A. Information C. Critical Thinking
B. Critical Means D. Information Literacy
7. What question you ask when you want to analyze and evaluate the
quality of information?
A. How can I enjoy information?
B. How do I buy and store information?
C. How do I know the information is reliable?
D. How can I acquire and store information?
8. What is the first stage or element of information literacy?
A. identifying/recognizing information
B. information literate individuals
C. determining sources of information
D. citing or searching for information
9. What is NOT a stage or element of information literacy?
A. identifying/recognizing information
B. information literate individuals
C. determining sources of information
D. citing or searching for information
10. What is the second stage or element of Information Literacy?
A. identifying/recognizing information
B. information literate individuals
C. determining sources of information
D. citing or searching for information

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 What I Need to Know

During the previous modules, you have learned the definition of

communication, media, information, literacy, and technology. In this module,
you will gain more insights of being a responsible user of media and
information. The emphasis of this module is placed on the different sources of
media and information as well as evaluating this information.

After going through this module, the learners are expected to:
1. define information literacy;
2. determine how critical thinking skills relate to information literacy; and
3. identify the key stages/elements of information literacy.

What’s In

Powerful Man Ever Lived

Try to ponder and identify the person whom you think is the greatest
man ever lived. If you could find his or her picture, the better. If not, then, you
can at least draw or write his or her name in a box. Then, give the details
about this person by answering some questions. Write your answer in a clean
sheet of paper.

1. Who is this person?

The 2. What do you know about him/her?
Greatest 3. Where did you meet?
Man Ever 4. When did you meet?
5. Why did you meet him/her?
Lived
6. How did you meet?

Wow! You surely have a lot to share. If you can add more details that
are not included in the given questions, you are free to do so.

During the process that you have gathered details about who you think
is the most powerful man ever lived, you were able to collect data and
presented it in a usable form. In simple context, you are gathering information.
With that, it is better then to clearly define what information is. In the media
world, this is used to describe knowledge of specific events or situations that
has been gathered or received by communication, intelligence, or news
reports.

Now, let’s focus more on developing our understanding and skills in

information literacy. To begin, let’s do the activities in this module.

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 What’s New

Activity 1. Lots of Choices.

Here are six questions that you need to read, then you have to evaluate
carefully the given choices and choose the best answer. Write your answer in
a separate piece of paper.

1. Why do you need information?

A. to be updated with the news B. to watch a TV series
2. Where do you search for information?
A. air conditioner B. television
3. How do you acquire and store information?
A. clarifying a confusion B. downloading online sources
4. How will you determine the quality and accuracy of the information that
you have?
A. It should come from my neighbors who is always posting online status.
B. It should come from a reputable source, such as an institution.
5. How do you use the information that you have?
A. share it with others B. keep it to yourself
6. How will you communicate information?
A. by posting it in my social media account
B. by being updated with the latest trends and reports

So, why are these questions important? These will guide us in going
through the steps of becoming information literate. These are identified as the
Stages/Elements of Information Literacy. Let us learn more about this.

What is It

There is a significant change in the way the world works today. Driven
by rapid technological growth, information and knowledge have become the
engine of economic, social, political and cultural life. Thus, information
literacy enables people to make good use of information and communication
technology.

It is important to note that the ability to analyze, synthesize and

evaluate information involves critical thinking. This means your ability to
think clearly and rationally and understand the logical connection between
ideas that are presented. For example, you already have the prior knowledge
on how to recognize fake news based on our previous lesson. Critical thinkers
will identify, analyze and solve problems systematically rather than by
intuition or instinct. They will always seek to determine whether the ideas,
arguments and findings represent the entire picture.

This is where information literacy is involved. To become an information

literate and a critical thinker, it is ideal to know the stages or elements of
information literacy.

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 Stages/Elements of Information Literacy
1 Identifying/recognizing information needs

2 Determining sources of information

3 Citing or searching for information

4 Analyzing and evaluating the quality of information

5 Organizing, storing or archiving information

6 Using information in an ethical, efficient and effective way

7 Creating and communicating new knowledge

Information literate people are aware of how they gather, use, manage,
synthesize and create information and data in an ethical manner. These are
competencies applicable to any learning context, whether in education
environment, general work or professional environment or for personal
development. So, when you are about to look for any information, ask yourself
the following questions:

Stages/Elements of Guide Questions

Information Literacy
Identifying/recognizing What do I want to find out?
information needs What kind of problem am I trying to solve?
Determining sources of Do I use the internet, books or television?
information Do I use primary, secondary or tertiary
sources?
Citing or searching for Where should I look for information? Who
information can I ask for help?
Analyzing and evaluating the How do I know the information is reliable?
quality of information
Organizing, storing or How do I efficiently organize information
archiving information from multiple sources?
Using information in an How do I take copyright into account?
ethical, efficient and effective
way
Creating and communicating How do I present my information?
new knowledge

An information literate person also knows when to stop information

search. It is impossible to absorb all the available information. Information
literacy enables recognizing the moment when one has gathered a sufficient
amount of information and has reached a saturation point, meaning that new
information cannot be absorbed though there are many other sources.

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 What’s More

For sure you are now able to understand that information literacy skills
are helpful to everybody, especially to you students, in order to succeed
academically and in your future job opportunities. Try to check yourself
whether or not you have fully understood the idea information literacy in some
of your day to day experiences. Let’s do the next activities.

Activity 1. Right or Wrong?

Read the statements carefully and identify if this reflects a person who
is a responsible user of information. Write on a piece of paper the word RIGHT
if it shows being an information literate individual and WRONG, if it does not.

STATEMENTS RIGHT WRONG

1. use social media to complain or vent frustrations
2. document facts that are not generally known
3. use the style manual in properly citing sources
4. share personal pictures or information that will
reflect badly on you
5. get help from the writing center or library
6. never post fake news
7. connect with people you don’t personally know
8. refrains from cyberbullying
9. knowledgeable about what he/she will be posting
10. using other people’s words and ideas

Are your answers mostly RIGHT? Then, you are doing a great job in
evaluating the sentences in the activity. Do not worry about not getting it all
correctly, we will still be doing a few more activities to enhance your knowledge
on information literacy.

Let’s try another activity. This time, you are tasked to evaluate a news
article from Inquirer.net. Read the instructions first before you continue doing
what is asked in the activity.

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Activity 2. News Report

Read and carefully evaluate the given news. Identify the important
details found in the report that makes it credible and reliable source of
information. Use the questions that are asked in each number to guide you in
your identification. Be clear and concise in your answers by citing what is
written in the article. Write your answer in another sheet of paper.

Source: https://tinyurl.com/234zfh9u

Guide Questions:
1. Who is the author?
2. What is the headline? Does the headline match with the content?
3. What is the website?
4. Are there references, links or citations? List or write these down.
5. Is the report unbelievable? Why or why not? Cite and state a clear
reason.

Did you find all the information you are looking for? If you did, then I
am so proud that you have already started to become an information literate
individual. If you think you still have a lot to improve, then, let’s continue with
the next activity.

Activity 3. What a disaster!

Read carefully and analyze scenario below. Identify what is asked based
on the given question in each of the stages or elements of information literacy.
Write your answers in complete sentences on a separate piece of paper.

According to the Department of Health Advisory, there are COVID

cases in some areas of Cebu City. The Local Health Office has
enumerated the barangays with COVID cases. Although, your barangay
is not in the list, your Barangay Captain calls for a lockdown in the entire
village. There is also a police visibility in your sitio. As a student, what
are you going to do?

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 Stages/Elements of Information Answers
Literacy
Information Needs
What information do you need?
Sources of Information
Where will you get them?
Access to the information
How will you access them?
Evaluate information
How will you check the quality of
information?
Organize information
How will you organize and store them?
Communicate information
How will you create and communicate
them?

What I Have Learned?

Do not forget that…

◼ Information literacy refers to the ability to recognize when
information is needed and to locate, evaluate, effectively use and
communicate information in its various formats.
◼ Being a critical thinker also means being media and information
literate this happens when a person has the ability to analyze,
synthesize and evaluate information clearly and effectively.
◼ There are 7 key stages or elements of information literacy:
1. Identifying/recognizing information needs
2. Determining sources of information
3. Citing or searching for information
4. Analyzing and evaluating the quality of information
5. Organizing, storing or archiving information
6. Using information in an ethical, efficient and effective way
7. Creating and communicating new knowledge

What I Can Do

Curator for A Day!

Cebu City is celebrating its 83rd Charter Day with a museum exhibit.
As part of the city, your Barangay Captain plans to showcase the best of your
barangay. As part of the youth leader of your place, you are to plan the exhibit.
List pertinent information on two possible destinations in your own barangay.

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 To present valid and reliable information, you must provide the
following information:

✓ Identify the information needed – what, where, who, when, why, how.
✓ Determine all the possible sources, select the best sources – the world
wide web, travel guide books, brochures, maps and atlases, tour
bureaus, family members, and friends.
✓ Locate and find information within the sources – blogs, travel reviews,
posts from social networking sites, travel features, pictures, stories,
and testimonials or even your own experience.
✓ Extract the best relevant information and cite pertinent sources.

Write your answers on another piece of paper. Follow the given table
for the format on how you are going to present your data. Do not forget to
include the source where you got the information. Refer to the rubrics below
for your guidance.

Sample Data Plan A Plan B

Place/Location/
Destination
Activity/Schedule
Best time to visit/Length
of vacation
Transportation (type,
budget, schedule, others)
Accommodation (type,
budget, schedule, others)
Food (type, budget,
schedule, others)
Things to bring/
Reminders
Other information you
may need
Total Budget

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Rubrics
Category 10 pts. 8 pts. 6 pts. 4 pts.
Accurate and Information Lacking
detailed is mostly accurate Information
information. adequate and information. is not
Content
supportive Inadequate accurate.
of information.
information.
Adequate Enough of Less to No sources
Source number of sources are Lacking are mention.
Cited sources are mention. sources
mention.
Capitalization There is 1 There are 2 There are
and error in errors in more than 2
punctuation capitalization capitalization errors in
Mechanics are correct or or capitalization
throughout punctuation. punctuation. or
the punctuation.
presentation

Assessment

Let’s now check the knowledge you gained from this module. Reach
each questions carefully. Write the letter of your answer on a piece of paper.

1. In the media world, what term is used to describe knowledge of specific

events or situations that has been gathered or received by
communication intelligence, or news reports?
A. Critical C. Critical Thinking
B. Information D. Information Literacy
2. Which of the following questions below is asked when analyzing and
evaluating the quality of information?
A. How can I enjoy information?
B. How do I buy and store information?
C. How do I know the information is reliable?
D. How can I acquire and store information?
3. What is the first stage or element of information literacy?
A. identifying/recognizing information
B. information literate individuals
C. determining sources of information
D. citing or searching for information

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4. What do you call people who are aware of how they gather, use,
manage, synthesize, and create information and data in an ethical
manner?
A. Critical C. Information Literate
B. Information D. Information Literacy
5. What is the third stage or element of information literacy?
A. identifying/recognizing information
B. information literate individuals
C. determining sources of information
D. citing or searching for information
6. What stage of information literacy involves noting the source of
gathered information?
A. identifying/recognizing information
B. information literate individuals
C. determining sources of information
D. citing or searching for information
7. What stage of information literacy involves labelling and tagging the
gathered information for archiving?
A. identifying/recognizing information
B. determining sources of information
C. citing or searching for information
D. Organizing, storing or archiving information
8. From the choices below, which is not a stages of information literacy?
A. identifying/recognizing information
B. information literate individuals
C. determining sources of information
D. citing or searching for information
9. Elisa, a grade 12 student, submitted a written report based on her
survey conducted on Personal Mental Hygiene among students. At
what stage of information literacy is she in?
A. identifying/recognizing information
B. determining sources of information
C. citing or searching for information
D. creating and communicating new knowledge
10. Which of the following questions below indicates the ethical use of
gathered information?
A. How do I know the information is reliable?
B. How do I efficiently organize information from multiple sources?
C. How do I take copyright into account?
D. How do I present my information?

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 Additional Activities

A famous person once said, knowledge is power. Try to answer these

two questions based on what has been discussed in this module. Write your
answer in another piece of paper.

1. What is the connection between knowledge

and information literacy?

2. How does information become knowledge?

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