Ah Lian VLOG #19: Premium Lian Meets Minister K Shanmugam
Can you spot fake news when you see one?
Fake news is often difficult to spot. They are often made to look like legitimate news sites, and they often include real news elements. Fake news can cause public health scares, sow discord within various groups in society, and cause time and resources to be wasted. Below are some of the fake news that were published in Singapore.
Image taken from: https://www.gov.sg/news/content/singapore-fight-against-fake-news
Image taken from: https://www.ifla.org/publications/node/11174
Before you share a piece of news, think about whether what you’re sharing is credible by using the S.U.R.E framework. Just be S.U.R.E
SOURCE
Where did the content originate from? How credible is the publisher?
UNDERSTAND
Search for clarity in what you’re reading. Does the article make sense? Does it trigger strong emotions? Do offers sound too good to be true?
RESEARCH
Go beyond the initial source. Has it been published elsewhere before? Check the publish date. When was the photo taken? Real information can often be taken out of context.
EVALUATE
Look at the story from various angles. Was it meant to be a joke? Check your own biases and emotions. Are they affecting your judgement? Think before you share!
More details at www.nlb.gov.sg/sure/
How can you carry out fact-checking?
(Attached Fact-checking using multiple sources http://www.nlb.gov.sg/sure/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Multiple-Sources-English_revised.pdf) – It’s a PDF image.
Play some games to assess how good you are at discerning fake news! http://factitious.augamestudio.com/#/
How can you apply the critical thinking skills that you are learning in school (i.e. Social Studies or History lessons) to help you to evaluate the credibility of a source?
Sources:
https://www.gov.sg/news/content/singapore-fight-against-fake-news
