How can we educate others?

Media Literation

  1. Ask Questions

Q. Who: author

  • Who is the sender/ creator of the message?

    • Identify and evaluate credibility, reputation, etc.

Q. What: content

  • What is the message trying to say?

Q. Why: purpose

  • Why did the sender create this piece of media?

  • Is there any hidden purpose behind the creator or message?

2. Be Critical

Think before you believe or spread it.

  • Distinguish satire vs reality, propaganda vs news.

  • Determine bias, understand implications 

  • Understand purpose, motive, especially for content published under large corporations

  • Check the facts: official website, government site, organizations with authority, reliable newspapers, statistics 

  • Compare: If it is a controversial subject, find another article that contains different perspectives

3. Take Actions

  • If information provided is misleading or incorrect and harmful to the masses, you can always contact authorities.

    • Ex) Korea Consumer Agency, Korea Communications Commission, Ministry of Food and Drug Saftey, etc.

  • Spread awareness about misinformation through the platform YOU are given as an individual.