INFORMATION

LITERACY
If a person is well informed, he would
know what to do at certain situations.
If he lacks the necessary information,
he may get into trouble or hurt
himself.
How to become a well-
informed individual?
Information is vital for learning. Students like you
are taught different subjects in school so you can
gain knowledge about important things and
develop essential skills which you can apply in
real-life situations. Acquiring these knowledge
and skills can help you become competitive,
independent, and productive.
 If you are well-informed, you cannot be easily
deceived by others. Being well informed can boost
your confidence too. You will free to get around just
about anywhere because you would know how to
deal with things at certain situations. But how can
individual be well informed?
Reading books and other printed
materials, such as newspapers or
magazines, can make you a well-
informed student.
 Information can also be
obtained by listening to the
radio or watching news on
television .
You can also be well informed by asking
questions from reliable resource
persons. Asking questions directly can
provide you instant but elaborate
information.
 A person who is information literate can tell
what information is needed and what is
irrelevant. Information literacy skills entail
access to details, knowing where to find and
how to evaluate the information, and how these
information can be effectively used.
 1. Students

They need to access information to

broaden their knowledge about the
different subjects they study in
school.
 2. Teachers
The role of teachers or educators is to facilitate
learning and enhance their students’ knowledge
and skills. They should be well equipped by
gathering accurate and sufficient information
about the subject matter they are teaching so
their students will be properly guided.
 3. Scientists
A research becomes substantial, rich, and
meaningful when scientists seek new
information by conducting series of studies,
tests, or experiments to validate their
findings, such as finding cure for HIV and
AIDS.
 4. Medical Practitioners
Doctors and other medical practitioners
keep track of their patient’s health. They
require physical or laboratory tests so
proper treatment will be administered to
their patients.
 5. Lawyers
If relevant and complete information about
the case is on hand, lawyers can defend
their client strongly in court. Lack of
evidence is the common reason why most
cases are dismissed.
 6. Journalists and Reporter
Different coverage, such as issues,
organizations, or institutions, are assigned to
journalists and reporters but their common
task is to secure information for the news or
articles they are developing.
 7. Artists
Most of the artists’ works are based on
their creativity and artistic
interpretation. At times, they do their
own research to add meaning and
depth to their masterpieces.