ENGLISH 7

Quarter 2-Module 3
Information Sources

What I Know

PRE-TEST

Test A.
Directions: Read and analyze the given sentences then choose the word being
referred to. Use a separate sheet of paper for your answer.

1. These are collections of short, factual entries often written by different

contributors who are knowledgeable about the topic.
A. books C. encyclopedias
B. journals D. magazines

2. It is a collection of articles usually written by scholars in an academic or

professional field.
A. journal C. book
B. encyclopedia D. magazines

3. This covers virtually any topic, fact or fiction. For research purposes, you
will probably be looking for this which synthesizes all the information on
one topic to support a particular argument or thesis.
A. book C. journal
B. magazine D. encyclopedia

4. A collection of articles and images about diverse topics of popular interest

and current events.
A. magazine C. encyclopedia
B. journal D. book

5. This is a collection of articles about current events usually published daily.

Since there is at least one in every city, it is a great source of local
information.
A. encyclopedia C. journal
B. newspaper D. book
Test B.
Directions: True/False. Tell whether the statement is True or False. Write
True if it is correct and False if it is wrong.

6. Every piece of information requires careful consideration.

7. Different kinds of information are written for different purposes
and different audiences.
8. Information in any format is produced to convey a message and is
shared via a selected delivery method.
9. Choosing the right information starts with knowing more about
the different kinds that are available.
10. You will be better positioned to select the best sources for your
information needs if you learn more about how and why
information sources are created.

Test C.
Directions: Matching Type Test. Match the steps in column A with each
appropriate description in column B, write only the letter of your answer on a
separate sheet of paper.

SIX STEPS ON HOW TO RESEARCH A TOPIC

Column A Column B

1) Present A. What is the problem I have to

solve?
2) Locate
B. What resources will be the
best to use? Is the
3) Assess information relevant?

4) Select C. How do I find the information

I need?
5) Organize
D. How best can I use my
information?
6) Define
E. How can I best present the
information?

F. How well did I complete the

assignment?
 SIX STEPS ON HOW TO RESEARCH A TOPIC

Step 1 – Define
What is the problem I have to solve?
Why do I need the information? Is it for an essay, a report, or a speech?

Step 2 – Locate
How do I find the information I need?
Use the best resources from a variety of sources Encyclopedias, Magazines,
Videos, Internet, People and organizations.

Step 3 – Select
Which resources are best to use? Is the information relevant?
What can I leave out? Evaluate the information carefully – is the material up
to date, who wrote it, and for what audience? Record the sources of information
for your bibliography – this is an important step. Record all your sources as
you use them. This will save time at the end of your assignment.

Step 4 – Organize
How can I best use my information? Have I got enough information to do
my assignment? Do I need to use all of the information I have gathered?
You may not need to use all of the information you have gathered. How can
I best combine information from different sources? Have I used correct
spelling and grammar?

Step 5 – Present
How can I best present the information? Is my presentation logical and well
organized? Have I completed the assignment? Have I used my own ideas
and opinions and acknowledged ideas from others? Is the presentation
appropriate for my audience?

Step 6 – Assess
How well did I complete the assignment? What did I learn? Is there anything
I need to improve - locating, selecting, note making, time management? How
can I improve? Do I need to ask for help? Who should I ask?

https://www.slideshare.net/mosmancouncil/how-to-research-a-topic
 An information source is a database of facts or anything that might
inform a person about any given topic. It can be in the form of observation,
people speeches, source documents, pictures, organization and etc.

TYPES OF INFORMATION SOURCES

TYPE INFORMATION USE

when looking for reliable and
cover virtually any topic, fact or accurate information, which
Books
fiction. has gone through the process
of publication.
collections of short, factual entries
when looking for background
often written by different
Encyclopedias information on a topic
contributors who are
knowledgeable about the topic.
when finding out what has
been studied on your topic,
collection of articles usually
Journals written by scholars in an
when looking for references
academic or professional field.
that point to other relevant
research
contains citations of articles in
magazines, journals, and
when you want to find articles
newspapers. They may also
Database on your topic in magazines,
contain citations to podcasts,
journals, or newspapers
blogs, videos, and other media
types.
When looking for information
or opinions about popular
culture,
collection of articles and images
Magazines about diverse topics of popular
when looking for articles
interest and current events.
written for people who are not
necessarily specialists about a
topic
to find current information
collection of articles about current
Newspapers about international, national
events usually published daily.
and local events
an organized and searchable
to find out what items the
collection of records of every item
Library catalog library owns relevant to your
in a library and can be found on
topic
the library home page.
to find current information,
about companies, from all
allows you to access most types of levels of government - federal
Internet information on the Internet to local, find both expert and
through a browser. popular opinions
about hobbies or personal
interests, etc.
 What’s More

FIND ME!
Directions: Select the source that would provide the type of information
described. Choose your answers from the words inside the box.

A. Newspaper B. Journals C. Magazines D. Book

E. Encyclopedia F. Library Catalog G. Internet H. Blog
I. Video J. Newsletter

Where can you find the information below?

1. Monday weather forecast: Fair, warm

morning; cloudy with possible rains in the
afternoon
2. Covid-19 — Navigating the Uncharted
Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., H. Clifford Lane,
M.D., and Robert R. Redfield, M.D. (The
Journal of Medicine)
3. The Happiest Days of your Life
by: Jamie Field
4. Alcohol and Drugs in North America
A Historical Encyclopedia-2013
5. 371.3 STUDYING SKILLS
Be
Bergreen, Gary.

Copying with Study Strategies

N.Y., The Rosen Publishing Group.
1990
137 p.: ill.
6. A BOOK OF MEDICAL DISCOURCES IN TWO
PARTS
7. https://www.who.int/philippines

8. Meet Pat Flynn @SmartPassiveIncome.com

9. Eddie Adam’s Story: Motivated to Make

Music
82,083 views • Aug 6, 2000
10. UAAP HIGHLIGHTS

https://www.slideshare.net/byunnoonxrmyux/card-catalog-grade-7
 What I Can Do

Think and Discuss.

Directions: Go over this chart and write down your answers to the given
questions. Copy and answer on a separate sheet of paper.

Think and Discuss

A. Why is information important in our daily lives?

B. How do you use information in your everyday life?

C. Is it important to get the correct information? Why?

 Assessment

Great job! You are almost done with this lesson. For your final activity,
do the next task.

YOUR TURN.
Directions: Read each of the following statements. Choose the best resource
from the following 5 choices for the information needed. Write your answer on
a separate sheet of paper.

1. Latest information on the distribution of COVID-19 vaccine in

South Africa.

2. Melanie has a report due on famous inventors.

3. Eleni loves to read books by Leo Tolstoy. What resource should

she use to find books written by the author?

4. Juana wants to read the recent research written by experts on

COVID-19.

5. He dreamt of reading “Robinson Crusoe.”