Information Literacy (Laboratory)

Knowledge is Power 

Knowledge is more powerful than any physical strength. No great work can be done without knowledge. Being educated does not only mean that one knows many things but does not do anything with it, rather, it pertains to people who has enough knowledge, and uses it properly through sharing and passing it to other people who lacks in information.  A person who has enough knowledge has the power to share and raise awareness to other people. We all know that there are people who are less fortunate when it comes to education. These are the people who are in need of most help from those who are lucky enough to gain information from different media. Also, a knowledgeable person who uses his power to share, can help raise the awareness of those people who don’t have an access to the internet regarding the current news, especially if it is all about natural disasters. For instance, I can consider myself a knowledgeable person and I can use my power to share my idea regarding the important things to remember before, during, and after an earthquake by making online posters and post it online or print it and post it on different areas in my community. By the help of this, I will not only help them raise their awareness but I can also help them be prepared in times of disaster.

State the importance of giving credit to the source of one’s work. 


Elaborate your answer.

An important part of being a responsible, trustworthy and exceptional student is citing your sources.  One who doesn’t know how to give credit can be considered as a plagiarist. Giving credit is very important because by doing this, we are acknowledging the effort and the intelligence of the author. Also, giving credit shows and pays respect to one’s intellectual property. Another importance of it is that when we cite or mention the author’s name in our text, we are helping them to increase their exposure to the readers, especially if they are not that well-known yet..

Academic Trip

Your were tasked to plan an academic trip. List pertinent information on two possible destinations (somewhere in the country or abroad).

(Continue writing at your yellow paper earlier)

To present valid and reliable information, please consider the following:

● Identify the information needed – what, where, who, when, why, how.

● Determine all the possible sources, select the best sources – the world wide web, travel guide books, brochures, maps and atlases, tour bureaus, family members, and friends.

● Locate and find information within the sources – blogs, travel reviews, posts from social networking sites, travel features, pictures, stories, and testimonials.

● Extract the best relevant information and cite pertinent sources

SAMPLE DATA	PLAN A	PLAN B
Place / Location / Destination	Baguio City Source: Uknown: http://www.juanderfulpinoy.com/baguio-travel-guide-for-first-time-visitors/	Banaue Rice Terraces (Nueva Vizcaya - Ifugao - Mountain Province Rd, Banaue, Ifugao) Source: Hilotin, G: https://www.thepinaysolobackpacker.com/batadtravel-guide/
Activity / Schedule	1:00 am - Depart for Baguio 6:00 am - ETA Baguio. Breakfast 7:00 am - Early Check-In. Settle in. Take some rest. Freshen Up 8:00 am - Start Tour at Mines View Area 12:00 nn - Lunch 1:00 pm - Continue tour at Camp John Hay 4:00 pm - Travel Back To City Center.  6:00 pm - Dinner. 11:00 pm - Experience Baguio’s Night Life (Session Road & Harrison Avenue Night Market) Source: Unknown: http://www.awanderfulsole.com/baguio-city-travel-guide/	9: 00 pm – Departure Time 6:00  am – Arrival at Banaue, Ifugao 6:50 AM – Leave Banaue Proper 7:40 AM – Arrival at Batad Junction and started trekking to Batad Saddle and Batad Rice Terraces view deck 8:30 AM – Start trekking from the view deck to Tappiya Falls 10:00 AM – Arriival at Tappiya Falls 10:30 AM – Leave Tappiya falls and trek back to Batad Rice Terraces Viewing Deck 1:00 PM  - Arrival  at the Batad Rice Terraces view deck 1:30 PM – Leave  Batad Rice Terraces view deck and trek back to Batad Saddle and Junction 2:30 PM – Arrival at Batad Junction 3:00 PM –  Bangaan Rice Terraces 3:15 PM – Leave Bangaan Rice Terraces and head back to Banaue Proper 4:00 PM – Arrival at Banaue Proper, BanaueView Deck Banaue Rice Terraces View Deck 4:20 PM – We left the Banaue Rice Terraces View deck 4:40 PM – Arrived at the Native Village 5:30 PM – We returned to the lodge/hotel Source: (Reyes, R.A. 2017)
Best time to visit / Length of vacation	Winter (October to February): Winters are pleasant with temperature around 23 degree Celsius. Rainfall is also quite low in this season, especially in the months of December and January. That's why these months turns out to be the peak season for Baguio. Hence, the best time to visit Baguio are December and January. Source: Unknown: https://www.triphobo.com/places/baguio-philippines/best-time-to-visit	April to May is the best time to see the Batad rice terraces at its greenest. June to July is the best time to see the Banaue rice terraces at its greenest. June is harvest time at Batad so you can see it in its golden color. October to November is the best time to see the Batad rice terraces at its greenest. Source: Meanne: http://www.pinoyroadtrip.com/2011/02/best-time-to-visit-banaue-rice-terraces.html
Transportation (type, budget, schedule, others)	By Bus – you can choose from Victory Liner, Partas and Genesis which have stations in Pasay City and Cubao, Philippine Rabbit, stations located in Avenida, Manila and many others. Fare as of January 2014 ranges from 450php to 460php. Travel time may take 7-8 hours depending on the traffic situation. Source: Unknown: http://www.awanderfulsole.com/baguio-city-travel-guide/	From Manila – Ride an Oyahami Bus from their Sampaloc Terminal to Banaue (P450; 10hrs). Once in Banaue, charter a tricycle or a van whichever suits you to take you to Batad (1hr). Another option is to wait for the public jeep which ply Banaue-Batad scheduled to depart at 3PM everyday (P150). From the drop off point, walk for 20 minutes to Batad village. Source: Keza M: http://www.awanderfulsole.com/batad-travel-guide-budget-itinerary-useful-tips/
Accommodation (type, budget, schedule, others)	Harrison Inn – this is located along Harrison Rd. in front of Burnham Park beside BPI and a few walk from Jollibee. Rate starts at 500/day and above. Source: Unkown: http://www.awanderfulsole.com/baguio-city-travel-guide/	Ramon’s Native Home Stay and Restaurant At ₱250/person, you can have a decent place to keep you from cold at night. If you are lucky, you can also join their activities. Source: Uknown: http://www.freedomwall.net/travel/batad-banaue-travel-guide/
Food (type, budget, schedule, others)	IhawJuan Unli grilled food for P199 – P249 Address: Ground Floor, Blue Mountain Hotel, 18 Marcos Highway, Baguio City Source: Unknown:  https://outoftownblog.com/top-10-affordable-places-to-eat-in-baguio-city/	Homestay lodge of Tocilog (for me) and Hotsilog (for wifey) for P105 each. Source: Uknown: http://www.thetraveldebugger.com/2016/01/20/banaue-rice-terraces/
Things to bring / Reminders	•  Jacket, coat or sweater, scarf, shawl or any suitable wrap •  Headgear: hat or cap •  Sunglasses (it's clear blue skies that we have here) •  Comfortable walking shoes •  Outdoor clothes •  An umbrella (for when it rains & for when the sun shines) •  Evening wear (the night life can be pretty good) •  A camera, of course •  Toiletry items are available at regular prices at convenience  stores -- now, personal stuff like prescribed medications or your favorite ablutions you do have to remember to bring. Source: Unknown: http://www.gobaguio.com/visitor.html#.WikwyEqWbIU	•  Jacket, coat or sweater, scarf, shawl or any suitable wrap •  Headgear: hat or cap •  Sunglasses (it's clear blue skies that we have here) •  Comfortable walking shoes •  Outdoor clothes •  An umbrella (for when it rains & for when the sun shines) •  Evening wear (the night life can be pretty good) •  A camera, of course • •  Toiletry items are available at regular prices at convenience  stores -- now, personal stuff like prescribed medications or your favorite ablutions you do have to remember to bring. Source: Unknown: http://www.gobaguio.com/visitor.html#.WikwyEqWbIU
Other information you may need	Traveling to Baguio City is not expensive. There are wide range of lodgings to choose which can suit everyone’s budget. Food is also no problem since restaurants and eateries abound. Getting around is cheap, you can either ride a jeepney or take a cab, which is also surprisingly affordable, or better yet, walk. The city is both good for both budget backpackers and luxury travelers, but as always, this budget guide is intended for the absolute minimum one can spend for a day Source: Unknown: http://www.lakadpilipinas.com/2013/12/baguio-city-travel-guide-itinerary.html	Guide fee to Top View and Tappiya Falls cost P1200; to Bangaan costs P1200; and to Kinakin-Cambulo costs P1500 No ATM in town No establishment accepts travelers check, credit and debit cards Mobile signal is intermittent and very limited Source: Unknown: https://www.lakwatsero.com/destinations/travel-guide-batad/#sthash.N0VwDjmq.dpbs
Total Budget	Total budget  for a solo traveler: PHP2,193.50 Source: Sangoyo, C. http://www.lakadpilipinas.com/2013/12/baguio-city-travel-guide-itinerary.html	Grand total = 5866 pesos Source: Uknown: https://violetxplorer.wordpress.com/2013/05/26/actual-banaue-sagada-itinerary-and-expenses-two-backpackers/

                             







                            




                        
















                          






























































































































Information Literate Individual

A person who is considered as information literate has the ability to locate, evaluate, think critically and use the information that he/she has gathered wisely and effectively. In our generation today, being considered as such does not give advantage to ourselves only, rather, we also acquire the power to share and spread accurate information to other people, especially those in need. A literate individual must be responsible enough in sharing information to other people. They must provide precise and reliable sources. One must cite evidence to support their interpretation of the text, both verbally and in writing. They should communicate their reasoning effectively and know how to evaluate the reasoning and arguments of others.