Text Information
What is text information?
Factual written content used to communicate ideas or information.
How many main types of media are there?
4
What is text-based communication?
The exchange of information using written words.
Which principle focuses on making text easy to understand?
Clarity
Before sharing information, what should you do?
Fact check or verify/evaluate the information.
What is the primary purpose of text information?
To inform readers.
What are the four types of media?
Print Media, Broadcast Media, Digital Media, Outdoor Media.
Give one example of text-based communication.
Examples include SMS, email, chat messages, letters, or social media posts.
Which element refers to the size of letters?
Font Size
Who wrote the information? Which evaluation question does this refer to?
Who is the author?
Give two examples of text information.
Newspaper, Book, Magazine, Article and Report
To which type of media does television belong?
Broadcast Media
True or False:
Text-based communication only happens online.
False
Name any three principles of effective text design.
Simplicity, Clarity, Readability, Consistency, Proper Alignment, Contrast
What is fake news?
False or misleading information presented as real news.
What are the four main purposes of text information?
To inform, educate, persuade, and entertain.
Name two examples of digital media.
Website, Social Media, Blog, Online news
Give one advantage and one limitation of text-based communication.
Advantage: Easy to save and share
Limitation: Messages can be misunderstood.
Why is contrast important in text design?
It makes the text stand out from the background and improves readability.
Name three ways to verify information.
Check the author, check the source, check the publication date, look for references, and compare with other trusted sources.
Why is text information important in everyday life?
It helps people communicate ideas, gain knowledge, make informed decisions, and stay updated about current events.
Differentiate print media from digital media.
Print media is physically printed on paper, while digital media is accessed through electronic devices and the internet.
Why is clarity important in text-based communication?
Because it helps readers understand the message correctly and prevents misunderstandings.
A slide uses five different fonts, bright colors, and long paragraphs. Which principles of effective text design are violated?
Simplicity, Consistency, Readability, and Contrast.
Why is evaluating text information important before believing or sharing it?
It helps determine whether the information is accurate, reliable, current, and credible, preventing the spread of misinformation and fake news.