Lesson 2

Sourcing the
Information
Learning
Competency Gather information from
1 various sources
(EN11/12OC-IIcj-25.2).
Objectives

● identify the features of valid sources;

● determine the purpose of evaluating sources;
● identify sources that are acceptable and not
acceptable in academic writing; and
● locate sources effectively.
Essential Question

How do you evaluate the information

you get from sources?
 Warm Up!

Think-Pair-Share

With a partner, check the library or online catalogue for two

references for the following:

1. Tips on hosting a party or dinner at home

2. How to draw a human person
3. How cars are made
 Review

What should we consider when looking for information

electronically or nonelectronically?
 Learn about It!

Two Kinds of Sources

a. Primary sources. These are original, first-hand information.

They can also be reports of scientific discoveries and
experiments and research results in the social sciences.

ex. diaries, journals, government documents, photographs,

interviews, speech transcriptions, surveys, paintings, poems,
scientific publications of experiments, etc.
 Learn about It!

Two Kinds of Sources

b. Secondary sources. These are second-hand accounts of
events or interpretations and analyses of creative and
scientific works.

ex. biographies, journal articles on historical, political, or social

importance of particular subjects, article reviews, and research
publications on the significance or analyses of scientific or
political experiments, etc.
 Learn about It!

Sources of Information

a. books - comprehensive information on a topic

b. magazines - up-to-date information; current events
c. journals - articles on a specific subject, profession, or discipline
d. newspapers - daily/weekly local, national, international issues
e. encyclopedias - general information about various subjects
f. web or internet - access to various types of information
g. interviews - important information from the interviewee
 Learn about It!

Characteristics of Good Information

a. current - The information you use should be up-to-date.

b. credible - The information should come from reliable
sources.
c. objective - The information should be unbiased and offers
a balanced view of all sides.
d. accurate - The information should be factual and accurate.
 Learn about It!

Tips on Obtaining Information from Sources

a. Start with sources that you know are reputable.

b. Read the information about the author or publisher.
c. Check whether the information is current.
d. Identify the purpose of the website.
Learn about It!

Speech Preparation Process

Conduct an audience analysis
Determine the purpose of the speech
Select a topic
Narrow down the topic

Gather sources
(Evaluate sources;
Cite sources
 Drills

Write True if the statement is correct or False if it is not.

1. Sources found on television or magazine may not be

trusted.
2. Outdated sources should not be considered at all.
3. Sources should be written by the experts of the field.
4. Sources that are personal and editable such as blogs and
Wikipedia are acceptable if they cite their references.
5. Sources found in a peer-reviewed articles are credible.
 Drills

With a partner, find reliable and valid websites about the

topic below. Write the title of the source and complete the
other bibliographic entries in the table.

English Language Tourism in the Philippines

Drills

Title
Author(s)
Publication Date
Name and Place
of Publication

Brief Description
or summary of
the source
 Drills

Evaluate your source based on the following aspects:

● Currency
● Credibility
● Objectivity
● Accuracy

Write at least three sentences for your assessment in

each aspect.
 Drills

Rubric for Assessing the Evaluation

VGE GE SE LE N
Criteria
(5) (4) (3) (2) (1)

The sources are appropriate to the topic.

The evaluation is based on sound reasoning and the

criteria for evaluating sources

The paper is free from grammatical and typographical

errors.

Total

Overall Score

VGE - To a very great extent; GE - Great extent; SE - some extent; LE - little extent; N - not at all
 Values Integration

How can we uphold our credibility as a person?

 Synthesis

Peer Evaluation
1. Form groups with five members each.
2. Select one from the topics below.
Language and
Accountancy Creative Writing
Development
Disaster Readiness and World Religions and
Computer Science
Risk Reduction Belief Systems
Corporate Social Hospitality
Business Ethics
Responsibility Management
 Synthesis

Peer Evaluation

3. Note the subjects/keywords used in searching.

4. Go to the library and find five (5) sources related to your
chosen topic. Accomplish the worksheet given to your group.
5. Exchange your list of sources with another group. Then, let
them evaluate your work using the prescribed checklist.
 Synthesis

Peer Evaluation
Title
Author(s)
Publication Date
Name and Place of
Publication

Brief Description or
summary of the
source
 Synthesis

Peer Evaluation
Non-electronic Sources
Description
Yes Not All Remarks

All sources are relevant to the

topic.

All authors are credible.

The date of publication is current.

All sources have both in-text and

reference citations.
 Synthesis

Peer Evaluation
Electronic Sources
Description
Yes Not All Remarks
All sources are relevant to the topic.

All authors are credible.

The date of publication is current.

All sources have both in-text and reference citations.

The webpage has limited advertising and is

objective in presenting information.

The preferred URL (.edu, .gov, .org, or .net) is used.

 Assignment

Answer the question below. Expound your answer

through a short narrative.

How do we evaluate sources in a ‘Post-Truth’ world?

 Criteria Score

Content
(Specific guidelines are clearly stated. Essential points of the topic
are specified and elaborated through the writer’s observation,
experiences, and reflection.) 5 pts.
Organization
(The use of transitional devices is appropriate. The coherence of
ideas adds to the depth and spontaneity of the narrative.) 3 pts.

Language
(Spelling, grammar, punctuation, and word choice are accurate.) 2
pts.
Score: /10