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Do you believe that the following quotes were by the respective famous figures? I was searching online for quotes to include in this post to beef up my article when I came upon these quotes. I found these extremely hilarious because these do seem legit if you do not think think critically about the content (which I am do more consciously now with #MANG2049). Continue reading →

HA! Did you look at my heading for another second went, NO WAY! That’s right! People who knew these brands will know this is fake news because Apple and Samsung are the biggest rivals and a merger is impossible. Continue reading →

(source) Personal Learning Networks (PLN) of individuals vary respectively, depending on our relative level of media literacy. However, Adopting a skeptical attitude toward online resources is critical, since there is a large amount of misinformation, together with the information warfare ammunition, disinformation, distortions. (Robert Harris)   Is it reliable?  (source) Fake news is a get rich quick scheme. Continue reading →

Source: Self Produced & from Metzger, (2007) Source: Self-produced & information from Metzger, (2007)      Source: Self-Produced & from Canva.com   Media Literacy is essential to assess information quality on the web. However, i feel that it is important to a certain extent. It is the first step and first of many skills to be able to assess information thoroughly. Data and information literacy provides a wholesome approach to assessing information quality. Continue reading →

Have you ever question yourself if the article you are reading is true? I guess the majority of us will believe that the source posted online is mostly true, well, at least for me. However, I do agree that some posts are bais as they are trying to bring their point across to others. I have read through FutureLearn to give me a better insight on the methods on evaluating information quality online. Continue reading →

The widespread of information centers our focus to its credibility. Fig1 shows social communication and information gathering as 2 most common functions on the Internet. In especially multi-ethnic society like Singapore, bogus news can create fault lines amongst people. As warned by MInister the reports of terrorism, it may set to sow racial discord (TODAYonline, 2017). Continue reading →

Source: Drew Graham The “Filter Bubble”, a friend or foe? Tailoring search results and news towards who you are and what you do as an individual can be marked as one of the biggest technological breakthroughs in this digital age. In a recent survey, 57% are OK with providing personal information if it’s for their benefit, while 74% get frustrated when content & ads appear to have nothing to do with their interests (Consumer Perceptions of Social Login Study, 2013). Continue reading →

Source: (Reddit, 2017) Could you tell that the above images were Photoshop-ed and fake? No? Well, neither could I! Whether is it to spread fake news or gain publicity, some people will stop at nothing to present false information for their own gains, though some might be attributed to poor journalism. Therefore it is important to understand how to access the quality of information on the Web through acquiring skills like Media Literacy, Information Literacy and Data Literacy. Continue reading →

There are a variety sources of information that we can select from media such as books, radio broadcasts, journals, television report..etc. Especially, the appearance of the internet and World Wide Web has brought a broader source of information for the users. However, not all information is accurate and reliable, it needs to be evaluated carefully to ensure authenticity and reliability. It is important to have a critical skill in evaluating the information authenticity and credibility. Continue reading →