0006 Information Literacy (Lab)

"KNOWLEDGE IS POWER"

Education will prepare us for our future. It is the best weapon you can ever have depending on the way you use it. With proper use of education one can recognize and enhance his/her knowledge and individuality that will help him communicate, interact, and compete in the real world. With education, a person has the power to change everything. He can change his life, he can change the society, and by influencing people with his own belief and ideas, lastly, he has the power to change the world. 


How does information become knowledge?

Information becomes knowledge when a person truly understands what the information is and knows when and how to apply and use it in his/her life. Information are data and facts that a thing or a thought exist while knowledge is the acquisition of said data and facts and putting it to use. 

The importance of giving credit to the source of one’s work
  1. To give respect to the author - We must always give respect to the person who has created the information. Respecting the author is another way of thanking him for his hardwork that he has done in order to provide us the information that we need.
  2. To avoid Plagiarism - There are certain countries and laws that uphold and follows strict plagiarism rules. In order for us to be safe and to be free of danger, we must always site the sources of the information that we have gathered on the net to avoid copyright infringement.
  3. To become reputable - Of course, people will believe in sources that are credited and known to have a good reputation. In order to prove to someone that your argument is true and certain, the best strategy is to always cite your sources.

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My Planned Academic Trip
Below is a planned academic trip between two countries to discover more of Asia's vast and exquisite culture. 




SAMPLE DATA
PLAN A
PLAN B
Place / Location / Destination
Beijing, China
Singapore
Activity / Schedule
DAY1: ARRIVAL
Upon arrival at Beijing Airport

DAY2:
Visit Tiananmen Square -a large city square in the center of Beijing. Move to Forbidden City, the best preserved imperial palace in China and the largest ancient palatial structure in the world Then visit Temple of Heaven- the World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO, China's largest existing complex of ancient sacrificial buildings. Visit Tea House, Xiushui Market

DAY3:
After breakfast inside the hotel, visit Juyongguan Great Wall, a Critical threshold of Great Wall Proceed to Jade Factory. Then visit Olympic Stadium where you have about 45 minutes to take pictures at the Bird's Nest (outside view) aka National Stadium which was used in 2008 Summer Olympics and the Water Cube aka National Aquatics Center (outside view) and proceed to Royal Chinese Medicine Shop (1 hr).

DAY4: BEIJING (B,L)
After breakfast inside the hotel, visit Summer also named as Imperial Garden Museum, is the largest and most well-preserved imperial Palace.Visit Silk Shop then Visit Beijing Zoo. Then transfer to have free shopping at Wangfujing street till transfer to airport.

DAY 5 BEIJING - MANILA
Early departure back to Manila
Day 1
ARRIVAL IN SINGAPORE (No Meals)
Arrive at Changi International Airport. Meet and transfer to hotel to check in.

Day 2
HALF DAY SINGAPORE CITY TOUR (No Meals)
Pick up from the hotel lobby at 0900 hrs and proceed to visit the Merlion Park, Chinatown, Diamond Industry and Harbourmart and photo stop at the Gardens by the Bay. Transfer back to hotel.

Day 3
FREE & EASY (No Meals)
Enjoy free time on own leisure or join optional tour.
Day 4

DEPART SINGAPORE (No Meals)
Enjoy free time on own leisure until check out and transfer to Changi International Airport.

OPTIONAL TOURS:
Universal Studios w/ Transfer - 3,350
Legoland Malaysia - 3,500
Gardens By The Bay w/ Transfer- 1,350.
Best time to visit / Length of vacation
March 17-21 2018 (Cherry Blossom Season)
March 26 -29 2018 (Summer)
Transportation (type, budget, schedule, others)
CEBU PACIFIC FLIGHT DETAILS
Manila to Beijing
• Departure
07:35 PM - 12:10AM
Beijing to Manila
• Departure
01:00 AM -05:30AM
CEBU PACIFIC FLIGHT DETAILS
Manila to Singapore
• Departure
10:00 PM - 12:10AM
Singapore to Manila
• Departure
3:30 AM -05:30AM
Accommodation (type, budget, schedule, others)
PACKAGE AT CITY INN HAPPY VALLEY 3
You may view this hotel at www.tripadvisor.com.ph
Budget for accommodations: P2,472 for 4 nights at Clifden Hostel You may view this hotel at www.tripadvisor.com.ph
Food (type, budget, schedule, others)
Daily breakfast ,lunch and dinner
Breakfast will be part of the hotel’s accomodation
Many hostels offer free breakfast, so that's one less meal to worry about.
At hawker centers, look for the stalls with the longest lines – chances are, they're the ones with the best food.
Budget for food: S$5 (P175/meal) x 2 meals/day x 5 days = P1,400
Things to bring / Reminders
Documents (passport)
Extra cash
Clothing
Toiletries
Jacket/sweater
gadgets
Documents (passport)
Extra cash
Clothing
Toiletries
BRING YOUR OWN CONTAINER OF WATER
gadgets
Other information you may need
ONLY SCANNED PASSPORT COPY IS REQUIRED, NO OTHER REQUIREMENTS NEEDED FOR CHINA GROUP VISA
Group Visa is valid for Philippine Passport Holder only
Passport should be 6 months valid from time of departure
Note:
*Please be at the hotel lobby at least 15 mins. before the pick up time.
*Strictly no refund or replacement for transfer/tour if guest is late for pick up.

Always refill your water in the hotel because the cost of water in Singapore is high
Total Budget
ROYAL KITES TRAVEL AND TOURS BEIJING CHINA PACKAGE 18,888 PESOS PER PERSON
MARCO POLO TRAVEL & TOURS PHILIPPINES SINGAPORE P13,362 PER PERSON

****All information were taken from Royal Kites Travel and Tours and Marco Polo Travel and Tours Facebook page and sites.*****

Singapore isn't only the most expensive city in Southeast Asia, it's one of the most expensive city in the world, topping the Economist Intelligence Unit's 2016 Worldwide Cost of Living survey for the third year in a row. That said, there are ways to see the wonders of Singapore without necessarily spending all your money, the best and easiest way to do this is by availing discounted package trips. 

Singapore is like our BGC in Taguig City except that it is far more greener, safer, and splendid compared to BGC. If you are going to Singapore, make sure you don't miss Universal Studios and Sentosa's night lights and fountain show by the sea. Also, I would like to tell you that staying or even jogging late at night in Singapore is safe because there isn't much crime happening in the city. It is actually fun travelling to this city though I have to remind you that the cost of each item here is 3x the cost of the items in the PH. The small bottle of water in PH costs 10 pesos while in SG in costs about 30-35 pesos each, depending on the store you run in to. So my advice for you is to bring extra money and always refill your water bottle in the hotel or in any water fountain nearby. Don't worry, the water fountain here in SG is safe and clean. 

Singapore would be the best place to study all of asia's rich culture. You can find an Indian food, Chinese market, Thailand dish, Buddhist Temples and a lot more. Its a cosmopolitan city showcasing all of Asia's culture. 
We went to Gardens by the Bay in the morning but I think its best to visit this place at night because of its colorful lights in the evening.
The Merlion is Singapore's trademark.  It is depicted as a mythical creature with a lion's head and the body of a fish
Who wouldn't want to miss Universal Studios in Singapore? It offers a lot of rides, shows and shops for the local and foreign tourists to enjoy












              Another City that you might want to consider when you'd like to travel back to Asia's culture is Beijing, China. When my mom and I went to China, we used Royal Kites and Travel Tour's package. Thanks to them, our Beijing trip was WORTH IT. We were able to go to a lot of historic sites and places within a day and explore almost everything in Beijing. We were able to have a fine dining lunch and dinner in Beijing's famous traditional restaurants and buffets. You can actually find the best Peking Duck in the world here.  If you would consider the package tour's price, it would be the cheapest you can find in any other tours. With just below 20k, you can actually discover and explore the culture of Beijing!  

The weather here is the same as the weather in Korea. It has an almost the same temperature in Baguio City so it is best that you wear your jacket outside even if the sun is out in the sky.


This is the view just outside of our hotel (City Inn Happy Valley 3)
Every single item in the Jade Factory is expensive
The Temple of Heaven is one of my favorite palace in Beijing. Its view is magnificent and a lot of tourists definitely would want to go here.



I finally got something off my bucket list, conquering The Greatwall of China.
This is a traditional Chinese food that I bought in the streets. It's a pancake cooked with egg and vegetables inside. Who would thought vegetables in pancakes would complement each other?
Street food in China might not be cleanest but its taste is bursting with umami spices and other flavors.

Sources of the content of the table:
https://www.facebook.com/royalkitestravel/
http://www.blueorienttravelandtours.com/

Recalde C. (2017). 0006 Information Literacy (Lab). My Planned Academic Trip. 


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Information Literate Individual


               An information literate individual knows how to utilize wide range of various information and recognize when it is needed. This individual knows where to find these information, evaluate and give a full understanding of the text, and knows how to effectively communicate information in different forms and format using technological tools and processes.





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