Information Processing Cycle
IP10
What is the Information
Processing Cycle?
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These are the steps that are taken to
convert raw facts, which is data, into
information. It starts with data
collection.
The 4 basic operations of the
information processing cycle are input,
processing, output, storage and/or
distribution.
A computer is the machine that
performs the cycle.
IP Cycle:
Start with a cow:
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The cow is at the
beginning of the IP
Cycle.
This is the
origination- Putting
through thoughts
into words.
This is dealing with
raw data or facts
that have been
collected already.
Production:
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Eating is just a
natural part of life
for cows.
This the production
part of the
information
processing cycle.
Production-Keying
the originators text
into the computer.
Process:
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Milk is used for
many different kinds
of good foods.
This action of
milking the cow can
be considered part
of the processediting,
proofreading and
revisions.
Output:
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After milking the cows,
farmers have to get the
milk ready to transport
to the manufacturer.
This is the Output part
of the IP Cycle.
Output- printing out the
document (hardcopy)
of reading it from the
screen (softcopy)
Storage:
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Once the manufacturer
has the milk, the milk
has to be pasteurized.
This is can be
considered the storage
part of the cycle.
Storage-saving the
document on a USB or
filing it in a filing
cabinet.
Replication:
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Once the milk is
pasteurized it can
be made into many
different kinds of
milk products.
This is like
Replication- making
copies of the
document.
Distribution:
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Finally, the products
are sent to retail
stores so that we
can buy them.
This is Distributiongetting the finished
documents to the
receiver by hand or
electronically (fax or
email).
Your Analogy!
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Your assignment now is to come up
with your own Information Processing
Cycle analogy.
You must be creative with your
analogies.
They must include: Origination,
Production, Process, Output, Storage,
Replication, and Distribution.
Analogy Cont’d:
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You can use any object, animal or food
for your analogies.
Here are some examples:
– Dishwasher
– Car
– Sandwiches
– Washing Machine
– Bison
Analogy Cont’d:
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You can work in pairs or you can do this on
your own.
Remember to keep the analogies clean and
appropriate!
PLUS!! You will be presenting these
analogies to the class on Monday Sept.15.
As well, you must show the connection
between your analogy and the actual
Information Processing Cycle.
Remember to Include:
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Origination- the raw data or facts
Production- keying the data into the
computer
Process- editing and proofreading
Output- printing out the document
Storage- saving the document
Replication- making copies
Distribution- emailing finished product