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This is one of the bases why an author creates a write up or a piece.

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The Author’s Purpose

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The soul of the piece that he / she will create.

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The Author’s Purpose

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This purpose is intended to give information about a subject.

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TO INFORM

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Authors with this purpose wish
to provide facts that will explain
or teach something to readers.

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TO INFORM

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Pain is a normal part of a physical
process that lets us know
something is wrong.

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TO INFORM

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This one is to amuse and delight;
to appeal to the reader’s senses
and imagination.

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TO ENTERTAIN

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Authors with this purpose set out
to captivate or interest the
audience.

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TO ENTERTAIN

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“Yes, I have gained weight. I
weighed only 8 pounds when I
was born.”

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TO ENTERTAIN

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To convince the reader to agree
with the author’s point of view on
a subject.

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TO PERSUADE

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Authors with this purpose may
give facts, but their main goal is to
argue or prove a point to readers.

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TO PERSUADE

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The death penalty is deeply
flawed and should be abolished.

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TO PERSUADE

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This refers to the author’s use of words and writing style to convey his or her attitude towards a topic.

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The Author’s Tone

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It refers to the author’s use of
words and writing style to convey
his or her attitude towards a topic.

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Tone

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This refers to his or her position on an issue or, in other words, the author’s opinion or belief regarding an issue.

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(The) Author’s Point of View

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Authors may have conflicting ____ (opinions) about controversial issues.

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The Author’s Point of View

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When authors favor one side of an
issue, they are said to have a bias in
favor of that side of the issue.

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The Author’s Point of View

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Authors may be unbiased (neutral or
objective).

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The Author’s Point of View

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It is objective.

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FACT

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A precise detail that is accurate based on
verifiable evidence, a first-hand account,
or the result of an accepted scientific
procedure.

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FACT

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These statements are considered as
factual and true.

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FACT

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The Philippines is called the Pearl of the
Orient Seas.

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FACT

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These statements are not subject into
anybody’s thinking, and will only be
changed unless there is a declaration
by a higher authority, or based on
studies and experiments.

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FACT

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Korea is also hailed as Land of the
Morning Calm.

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FACT

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The Earth is the third closest planet to sun.

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FACT

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It is subjective.
OPINION
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Expressions of an individual’s sentiments, convictions, or perspectives, and they may vary from person to person.
OPINION
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These statements are subject into anybody’s thinking, and will only be changed depending on different circumstances.
OPINION
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Not the opposite of a fact.
OPINION
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I think, the earth is square.
OPINION
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In my view, she is a liar.
OPINION
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Instagram is the best application, ever!
OPINION
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An erroneous detail or statement. It should be corrected or it can cause misunderstanding and disbelief.
INCORRECT INFORMATION
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It can be checked or corrected with different trusted sources, agencies and organizations, authorities and others
INCORRECT INFORMATION
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What is the opposite of fact?
INCORRECT INFORMATION
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Types of Information Sources:
Primary Sources Secondary Sources
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Are the original documents of an event or discovery such as results of research, experiments or surveys, interviews, letters, diaries, legal documents, and scientific journal articles.
Primary Sources
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are also recordings of events as they are first described. These might be videotapes, audio recordings or eyewitness news reports.
Primary Sources
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Offer an analysis or a restatement of an event or discovery described in primary sources. They interpret, explain or summarize primary sources. Some of this type of sources are used to persuade the reader.
Secondary Sources
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May be considered less objective.
Secondary Sources
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Examples include dictionaries, encyclopedias, textbooks, articles and editorials that interpret or review research works
Secondary Sources
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Basic Research Tools: | 4 items
* Library Catalogs * Article Databases * Reference Resources * Search Engines
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Use to find location & holdings of books, periodicals & other material within libraries.
Library Catalogs
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To find articles on specific subjects. Especially useful in finding scholarly & academic journal articles.
Article Databases
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Finding aids such as encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases, almanacs, etc.
Reference Resources
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Use to find Websites & other Internet resources.
Search Engines
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Different Types of Web Pages | 5 items
* Advocacy * News * Personal * Professional * Scholarly
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Are publications that are pinted; daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly or annually.
Periodicals
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Are publications intended to be published indefinitely into the future.
Serials
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Types of Publications | (2)
Scholarly Publications Popular Publications | SEE PPT FOR MORE INFO
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Files, Formats, & Media on the Web:
* Audio * Video * Graphics * Text
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What are the most common AUDIO file types? | 4 items
* real audio * .wav * .au * .mp3
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What are common VIDEO & multimedia viewers? | 2 items
* real player * shockwave
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What are the most common types of GRAPHICS files on the Web? | 4 items
* .PDF * .GIF * .JPG * Animated GIF files
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Many types of word processing files, spreadsheets, databases, & hypertext can be seen on the Web or easily translated to HTML.
TEXT
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Common text file types include: | 4 items
* .txt * .doc * .wpd * .pdf
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For plain ascii text files that can be used in any word processor or read in a Web browser.
.txt
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For Microsoft Word files
.doc
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for Word Perfect files
.wpd
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for Adobe Acrobat files usually viewed on the Web with the Acrobat reader, these are graphic representations of text.
.pdf
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How do we Evaluate Information in Libraries?
* Librarians develop plans and use **specific criteria** to add materials to the library * Librarians try to **only purchase high quality materials** * **Each item collected is carefully cataloged** or recorded into the library catalog * The **size of the library is determined by its budget** and physical space limits
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How do we Evaluate Information On the Internet? (3)
* Almost **anyone can add** anything to the internet at anytime * **No one makes plans** for the entire internet and how to present it * Many internet resources are **poorly indexed or not indexed** at all
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Evaluating Information: | 7 items
1. Accuracy & Credibility 2. Who is the Author? 3. Coverage & Relevance 4. Currency 5. Objectivity or Bias 6. Sources or Documentation 7. Publication & Website Design
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Is the information provided based on proven facts?
Accuracy & Credibility
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Is it published in a scholarly or peer-reviewed publication?
Accuracy & Credibility
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Have you found similar information in a scholarly or peer reviewed publication?
Accuracy & Credibility
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Author or authority?
Accuracy & Credibility
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Is she or he affiliated with a reputable university or organization?
Who is the author?
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What is the author's educational background or experience?
Who is the Author
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What is their area of expertise?
Who is the Author?
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Has the author published in scholarly or peer reviewed publications?
Who is the Author?
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Does the author/Web Master provide contact information?
Who is the Author?
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Does the information covered meet your information needs?
Coverage & Relevance
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Is the coverage basic or comprehensive?
Coverage & Relevance
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Is there an "About Us" link that explains subject coverage?
Coverage & Relevance
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How relevant is it to your research interests?
Coverage & Relevance
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When was the information published?
Currency
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When was the Web site was last updated?
Currency
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Is timeliness important to your information need?
Currency
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How objective or biased is the information?
Objectivity or Bias
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What do you know about who is publishing this information?
Objectivity or Bias
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Is there a political, social or commercial agenda?
Objectivity or Bias
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Does the information try to inform or persuade?
Objectivity or Bias
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How balanced is the presentation on opposing perspectives?
Objectivity or Bias
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What is the tone of language used (angry, sarcastic, balanced, educated)?
Objectivity or Bias
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Is there a list of references or works cited?
Sources or Documentation
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Is there a bibliography?
Sources or Documentation
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Is there information provided to support statements of fact?
Sources or Documentation
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Can you contact the author or Web Master to ask for, and receive, the sources used?
Sources or Documentation
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Are the bibliographic references and links accurate, current, credible and relevant?
Publication & Website Design
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Are the Contact addresses for the author(s) and Web Master(s) available from the site?
Publication & Website Design
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are first-person accounts of a topic from persons who have a direct connection to it.
Primary Sources
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is original material created during or shortly after a historical event.
A primary source
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These sources represent recordings of events or evidence as they were originally described or occurred, with no interpretation or commentary. It is knowledge presented for the first time or original resources upon which additional study is built. This type of sources demonstrate original thought, report on new findings, or disseminate new information.
Primary Sources
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Primary Sources Examples: | (7)
* Theses, dissertations, * scholarly journal articles (research based), * some government reports, * symposia and conference proceedings, * original artwork, poems, photographs, * speeches, letters, memos, * personal narratives, diaries, interviews, autobiographies, and correspondence.
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Secondary Sources Examples:
* journal articles that comment on or analyse research * textbooks * dictionaries and encyclopedias * books that interpret, analyse * political commentary * biographies * dissertations * newspaper editorial/opinion pieces * criticism of literature, art works or music

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