School-based Self Learning Module

EMPOWERMENT TECHNOLOGIES 11
Quarter 1-Learner’s Activity Sheet 2
“INTRODUCTION TO ICT”

Name :________________________________________ Score:_______________

Section: __________________________
I. TOPIC:

II.MELC: Use the Internet as a tool for credible research and information gathering to best
achieve specific class objectives or address situational (CS_ICT11/12-ICTPT-Ia-b-3)
III. WHAT I NEED TO KNOW
A. Objectives
-The learner explains the credibility, value and usefulness of researched materials
B. Definition of terms

 Credibility – the quality of being believable or worthy of trust. Information is said to

be credible if it came from trusted sources/websites.
 Reliability – the quality of being trustworthy or of performing consistently well.
Information is said to be reliable if it has the same content across different sources.
 Search Engine – a program used to search keywords and characters identified by the
user. Common examples of search engines are Google, Bing, and Yahoo.
 Animation effect – a feature of Microsoft PowerPoint that enables your text/shape
to move around the presentation.
 Transition effect – another feature of Microsoft PowerPoint that enables you to
choose how you move one slide to another.
 Hyperlink – a text or object that contains a link to another file, web page, place in a
document, a link to a new document or an email address.

B. Concept Notes

We all love the Internet. It is accessible, convenient, and fast. Though the Internet
provides a lot of information it may not be quite so easy to verify and evaluate that
information. Take note that anyone can publish anything on the Internet. It is therefore
important to carefully scrutinize the information and as much as possible you look at
different sources aside from the Internet.
To help determine if you are looking at credible, quality information whether it be
online or in a book or magazine, consider the "Five Ws" Who, What, When, Where, and
Why. In evaluating any of the available online sources, consider these six factors.
1. Author – Information on the internet with a listed author is one indication of
 a credible site. The fact that the author is willing to stand behind the information
presented (and in some cases, include his or her contact information) signifies that the
information is reliable.
2. Date – The date of any research information is important, including
information found on the Internet. By including a date, the website allows readers to
make decisions about whether that information is recent enough for their purposes.
3. Sources – Credible websites, like books and scholarly articles, should cite
the source of the information presented.
4. Domain – Some domains such as .com, .org, and .net can be purchased
and used by any individual. However, the domain .edu is reserved for colleges and
universities, while .gov denotes a government website. These two are usually credible
sources for information (though occasionally a university will assign a .edu address to each
of its students for personal use, in which case use caution when citing). Be careful with the
domain .org, because .org is usually used by non-profit organizations which may have an
agenda of persuasion rather than education.
 .gov - Government: The purpose is generally to inform, to post public documents,
and to present research findings or statistics.

 .edu - Education: The purpose is typically to teach, inform, or present research.

(Note: Remember that as students and faculty we are all given web space to publish
any information we choose! Be mindful of .edu)

 .org- Organization - The purpose may be to inform or present research, but it is

frequently to sway opinion or recruit support.

 .com - Commercial: The purpose is usually to sell or promote a company, product, or

service

 .net - Network: The purpose is normally to provide services to organizations, both

private and commercial, as well as to individuals.

5. Site Design – This might appear to be subjective, but a well-designed site

can be an indication of more reliable information. Good design helps ease access to
information.
6. Writing Style – Poor spelling and grammar signals that the site may not be
credible. To make the information presented easy to understand, credible sites
observe writing style closely.

Another tip!
• If you find a webpage that has unusual colors/fonts or contains a couple of typographical
errors, you should take extra care about trusting the information it contains.

• To validate if the information is correct, it is advised to have multiple sources of

information.

• Examples of trusted sources are scientific journals, established news and magazine
websites, online encyclopedias, and scholarly databases.

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 Do you believe that the Internet has almost all the information we need? The
Internet contains a wide array of information and what we need is more likely already on it.
However, the problem is how to retrieve that information effectively and efficiently. Here
are some tips in conducting online research:
1. Have a question in mind. Focus on a question you want to be answered. If it is a
series of questions, start with one. Never search for everything on one go.
2. Narrow it down. Search engines like Google, Bing, or Yahoo use several filters to
determine the most appropriate result for you. These search engines use your previous
search history and your geographical location, then provides results that are most related to
you. If you were to look for science research
experiments, it would be better to include what branch of science it is or what type of study
it is.
3. Advanced Search. The best way to filter the information you get from search
engines is by using the advanced search. This will allow the search engine to filter out
information you do not need. See figure below on how to use advanced search in Google.

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4. Definitions and More. Simply add the word "define" before a search term (for
example, “define onomatopoeia”) to bring up the proper spelling, definition, origin, and
even fun tools like pronunciation and translation options.
5. The Perfect Search. Let’s say the homework assignment requires you to use only
one source of information. Enter your query, followed by the URL for the website (i.e.,
weaving site: ncca.gov.ph/) and hit enter. You'll see only results from that website.
6. Photo Magic. Learning how to attribute photos is a critical research skill. With
Google Reverse Image Search19, you can upload any photo to Google Images and hit
"search" to find the name of it, and a whole lot more.

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IV. ACTIVITIES
Answer the following questions briefly and concisely.
1. Enumerate the six factors to consider in determining the credibility of a researched
material. Explain the importance of each factor.

2. Explain why do we need to consider the credibility, value, and usefulness of our
researched material?

Note: You can you separate sheet of paper if necessary.

Note: Remember to practice proper health protocols. Just stay at home. Stay safe from
Covid-19.

VII. ASSESSMENT

Directions: Write the correct answer that describes the statements below.

1. In evaluating the credibility of the website these factors need to be considered,

EXCEPT.
a. Sources c. Place
b. Date d. Author

2. What is the importance of the date of publication?

a. Allows the reader to understand simply when is the information published
b. Allows the reader to check if the information is recent enough for purpose
c. Allows the reader to update the information himself
d. It has nothing to do to the reader

3. A domain that usually aims to sell or promote a company, product, or service

a. .org c. .net
b. .com d. .gov

4. This domain’s purpose is typically to teach, inform or present research.

a. .org c. .gov
b. .net d. .edu

5. When can you say that information is credible?

a. If it comes from a website with poor writing style
b. If it comes from a website where everyone can edit
c. If it comes from a website that publishes recent journals

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 d. It websites are made for demonstration purposes

6. A program used to search keywords and characters identified by the user.

a. Search Engine c. Social Media
b. Website d. Social Network

7. In looking for any information through online sources, what could be the first step you
should do?
a. Go directly to Google and search the information you desire
b. Focus and specify the question you want to search
c. Narrow your search keywords
d. Use directly the advance search option

8. This is a feature of Google where you can filter your keywords to arrive at the best
search result
a. Google Meet c. Google Advanced Search
b. Google Map d. Google Advanced browsing

9. Which of the following factors best describe why we are not using too much design
and animation in our PowerPoint presentation?
a. Consistency c. Clarity
b. Contrast d. Visuals

10. A text or object that contains a link to another file.

a. Redirecting c. Hyperactivity
b. Browsing d. Hyperlink

VIII. ANSWER KEY

Activities Assessment

1. C
2. B
3. B
4. D
5. C
6. A
7. B
8. C
9. C
10. D