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Text Information and Media

The document discusses text and textual information. It defines text as a simple format for presenting information that can be handwritten, printed, or displayed digitally. Text can be written in any human readable set of characters. The document also discusses the different types of people involved in creating textual information like authors, writers, editors, and publishers. Finally, it covers how textual information is classified as fiction or nonfiction and the basic process for producing a text from selecting a topic to submitting it for publication.

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Text Information and Media

The document discusses text and textual information. It defines text as a simple format for presenting information that can be handwritten, printed, or displayed digitally. Text can be written in any human readable set of characters. The document also discusses the different types of people involved in creating textual information like authors, writers, editors, and publishers. Finally, it covers how textual information is classified as fiction or nonfiction and the basic process for producing a text from selecting a topic to submitting it for publication.

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MEDIAANDINFORMATIONLITERACY 2023

TEXT
INFORMATION AND
MEDIA
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What is a TEXT?
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WHAT IS A TEXT?
1. •A SIMPLE AND FLEXIBLE FORMAT OF PRESENTING INFORMATION
OR CONVEYING IDEAS WHETHER HAND-WRITTEN, PRINTED OR
DISPLAYED ON-SCREEN (SOURCE: MIL TG BY CHED

2. •ANY ‘’HUMAN-READABLE SEQUENCE OF CHARACTERS’’ THAT


CAN FORM INTELLIGIBLE WORDS. (ROUSE, 2015)
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Text information can be writer in script using

TEXT the Roman alphabet or a different script that


is appropriate to the language of the reader.

INFORMAT Text information or textual information can


be written in the language most appropriate

ION to the reader. For example, Japanese,


Chinese, and Korean textbooks are using
their own language.
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CREATORS OF TEXT
INFORMATION
Readers are influenced and 1. Author - someone who writes books, stories, or articles on
persuaded by the power of written different kinds of topics. However, there is a difference in the
words. A reputable and well- focus of their writing. Usually, an author writes stories or articles
organized material or written work that are lengthy, like a novel. They are also connected to scholarly
is a collective effort between writers works, such as general reference materials or textbook. An author
and members of the editorial team. is someone whose work has already been published.
Below are the several kinds of
writers.
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2. Writer - a writer is more associated with writing


literary works like poems and short stories. A writer is
usually a person who writes stories or articles as an
occupation, like a journalist, blogger or screenwriter.
3. Contributor - Like a writer, the contributor spends time
writing articles about topics that are of particular interest.
Contributors can only submit articles depending on the theme
or space available. Most writers work full time in a publication
or publishing companies but some work as freelance writers or
contributors. A freelance writer is self-employed and is not
connected to a specific publication or company.
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4. Columnist - someone who writes and shares his


opinion, insights, and commentaries about social or
political issues. In a newspaper or a magazine, articles
written by columnists appear on a regular basis. Even
though columnists are free to express their opinion, they
must abide by the professional code of ethics for
journalists. This means that columnists should avoid using
and making biased and derogatory remarks
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5. Blogger - a blogger is someone who writes


personal opinions on topics or issues that interest
them. Their work can be seen and read in online
journals or websites. Rather than writing a
column for a magazine or a newspaper, a blogger
shares their insights, ideas, reflections,
experiences, and activities through a blog entry.
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6. Editor - someone who coordinates with the


author or writer in planning, reviewing, and
revising content for publication. In addition, an
editor's task is to coordinate with the lavout artists
to ensure that all corrections are carried out from
start to end. The editor also gives the final say to
the final content of the written text.
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7. Publisher - someone who is responsible for


preparing, acquiring, and managing a publication.
The publisher works with a team of writers,
authors, and layout artists and decides on the type
and theme of the material to be published.
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CLASSIFICATIO 1.Fiction - This refers to stories that are products of


the writer's imagination. Fairy tales, mythologies, and
N OF TEXT legends are examples of fiction texts. Most works of

INFORMATION fiction are considered as forms of literature.

2.Nonfiction Text information is classified as


The different sources of text information was nonfiction if it is based on facts and reality. Examples
presented in the previous section. Print media
of nonfiction works are biographies, news, and
such as books, newspaper and mazarines.
scientific researches. Text information like these are
Contain various information. Text
information is classified in two: fiction and
often present in textbooks, encyclopedias,
nonfiction periodicals, and journals
HOW TEXT INFORMATION IS
PRODUCED
TEXT INFORMATION IS PRODUCED THROUGH THE FOLLOWING STEPS:

1.The writer selects a topic or an issue worth writing about.


2. The writer does a thorough gathering of information about the topic.
3.The writer constructs an outline of the topic and composes the draft.
4.The writer goes back to the draft and develops it into a full text.
5. The writer turns in the article to the editor or publisher
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