Information from various sources

• Information - are facts provided or learned about something or someone
• Primary source - original document/source that provides direct evidence on the subject matter
• Secondary source - an account based on primary sources
• Secondary source - information based on primary sources, such as books, articles, etc.
• Tertiary source - summarizes secondary sources to present an overview of a particular topic
• Tertiary source - summarizes secondary sources to present information on a particular topic
• METHODS OF GATHERING INFORMATION:

  • listening
  • reading
  • interviews
  • questioning
  • questionnaires
  • observation
  • study of excisting reports
• Newsreport - are found in the newspaper, television or radio. Which aim to inform the readers of what is happening in the world around them.
• Speech - refers to the format address or discourse delivered to an audience
• Informative Talks - tend to educate the audience on a particular topic
• Panel Discussion - is a live or virtual discussion about specific topic amongst a selected group of panelist who share differing perspectives in front of a large audience.