Information Literacy

Organizing and Communicating

Information
Media and Information Literacy
3rd Grading – Lesson 3.4

Reference: 100% Information Literary Success by G. Wilson

REVIEW

What are the techniques/notes in creating evaluating

information?

OBJECTIVES

• Know the techniques in organizing and communicating

information
• Apply techniques in organizing and communicating
information
• Appreciate the value of knowing how to organize and
communicate the information
TIME MANAGEMENT

•Focus on one thing at a time

•Prioritize tasks
•Assess the amount of time each tasks requires
•Don’t procrastinate unenjoyable tasks
•Make a realistic daily schedule and to-do-lit
based on the amount of time needed for each
task.
TIME MANAGEMENT

•Establish a weekly game plan

•Determine your most productive time of the
day.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGIES

•by Category or Concept – breaking down of

elements that form the central idea.
•Chronological – sequencing of events
•Hierarchical – least to most important or from
basic to complex
•Alphabetical - appropriate tool when the
information must be located using keywords.
QUESTIONS TO BE ASKED IN ORGANIZING
INFORMATION

•What am I trying to accomplish by presenting

this information? What is my goal?
•What organizational method best supports my
goal?
•Is my information best organized according to
time or in a sequential order?
PRESENTING INFORMATION EFFECTIVELY

•Organization of the Presentation –

considering clarity of multimedia and graphics
and other visual features
•Ethical and Legal Consideration –
information must be references and sources
should be cited.
•Credibility Consideration – information must
be from credible and reliable sources
QUESTIONS TO PRESENT EFFECTIVELY

• Who is my audience?
• What is the purpose of my presentation?
• What is the presentation environment?
• Does the organization of my presentation maximize
its legibility?
• Are my information sources properly citing and
referenced?
• Have I ensured that my information come from
current, credible and reliable sources?
ORGANIZING WRITTEN DOCUMENTS

• Know the Organization Strategy you have selected.

• Use a format that works for you.
• Use a cataloging system that works for you like note
cards, binders, electronic folders
• Follow the recommended style like APA or MLA
• Use language and level of complexity appropriate to
your audience
• Organize information from simple to complex
ORGANIZING WRITTEN DOCUMENTS

• Follow conventional language, spelling, and grammar

standards
• Check for accuracy
• Use graphics that are clear and enhance the content
of the document
ORGANIZING GRAPHICS

• The reader can easily understand the graphic

• The graphic elaborates on the information in the document
or presentation
• The image is selected for its ability to convey an accurate
message.
• A table, chart or graphic can stand alone.
• A table or chart simplifies information
• An effective graphic is as simple as possible.
• Data are presented in relationship to a context.
• Pictures or cartoons illustrate ideas in the text.
TYPES OF GRAPHICS

• Bar Charts compare data by varying the length of the

columns or bars.
• Line Charts display a trend over time.
• Pie Charts show the contribution of each value to a s
total allowing the reader to understand the relationship
of parts to the whole.
• Scatter Charts compare pairs of values under the same
situations.
• Area Charts display trends and their magnitude over
time.
BAR CHART
LINE CHART
PIE CHART
SCATTER CHART
AREA CHART
ORGANIZING PRESENTATIONS IN PREZI AND POWERPOINT

Select colors thoughtfully

•Use contrasting colors like black and white.
•Avoid colors forming an unusual combination.
Use Legible fonts
•Use 22-48 font size
•Use Standard fonts like Arial & Times New
Roman.
ORGANIZING PRESENTATIONS IN PREZI AND POWERPOINT

Present Information clearly and concisely

•Observe 6 lines per slide & 6 words per line.
•Use phrases versus sentences.
•Use a larger font to state main ideas.
•Limit punctuations and abbreviations.
•Use conventional grammar rules like
capitalization.
ORGANIZING PRESENTATIONS IN PREZI AND POWERPOINT

Create visual appeal

•Select plain and simple background.
•Avoid distracting slide transitions, text, and
appearances and sounds.
•Be consistent.
•Use graphics only if they support the text and
theme of the presentation.
CITING INFORMATION SOURCES

•APA Style (American Psychological Association)

is the style used in Psychology, Health & Social
Sciences
•MLA Style (Modern Language Association of
America) is the style used in fields of arts,
literature, and humanities.
ANALYSIS AND APPLICATION

What type of graph should be used for the ff.:

•Partitioning expenses of weekly allowance.
•Comparing the mathematical ability of Filipinos
and Chinese students.
•Comparing electric bills from January to May to
see if bills did really increase rate.
GENERALIZATION

•What are the techniques in organizing

Information?
•Where do we apply these techniques in
organizing information?
•Why do we organize information?
QUIZ
How were the ff. details in the books organized.
Write the letters only.

1. Novels a.Hierarchical
2. Dictionary b.Alphabetical
3. Historical Novels c.Chronological
4. Newspaper Article d.By Category or concept
5. General Mathematics Textbook
QUIZ
Identify if the ff. are True (T) or False (F).
6. It is better to focus on many things at once done
one thing at once.
7. Hierarchical organization is from basic to complex
ideas.
8. Clarity of graphics is not part of multimedia
organization.
9. Area charts display magnitude and trends over time.
10. APA styles is used for fields of the art.
REMEDIATION

Enumerate five (5) techniques in organizing and

communicating information.