Reaphis: Unit Activity #2: Narrative Paper

REAPHIS
Full Name: DALINA, MARY FLORIANNE, CANILLAS
Program & Section Code: BSA-411

DIRECTIONS: In less than 600 words you will write a narrative about ways of debunking a
historical fact and give ways and tips on how to distinguish a fact to a fake information. Write
your answer in the space provided below.
UNIT ACTIVITY #2: NARRATIVE PAPER
“Ang hindi magmahal sa sariling wika mahigit pa sa hayop at malansang isda.”

Back in the days, our elementary teacher would taught as
August 5, year 2013. It was not similar to our regular school days, that day, the whole school was
busy preparing for the annual celebration of the National Language Month, or also known as the
“Buwan ng Wika”. The schools’ auditorium was decorated in preparation for the program to be held at
9 am that day. Number of my schoolmates were already gathered in the veneue. Teachers and also a
few students who has part to make in the program were in their Barong and Filipinana attire, while
majority of the students were in there usual school uniforms. Everyone seemed so busy minutes before
the program commence, like any of them—I, myself was also busy memorizing the poem that we were
going to present during the program. As a student from the 5th grade, I was choosen alongside with my
14 other classmates for the Sabayang Pagbikas, we were tasked to present “Sa Aking mga Kabata”, a
famous poem which was said to be written by Jose Rizal. It is where the most famous qouted line
“Ang hindi magmahal sa sariling wika mahigit pa sa hayop at malansang isda,” came from. During
elementary days, it was one of the most discussed poem which was taught to us in our Filipino class.
For years, I have really believed that it was Jose Rizal who wrote that poem. I was only this date when
I have learned that it is not Jose Rizal who wrote that literature.
Debunking refers to the process of exposing falseness or showing that something is less
important, less good or less true than it has been made to appear. The overall objective is to minimise
the impact of potentially harmful mis- and disinformation. The main goals of organisations that debunk
include: to assert the truth, to catalogue evidence of false information, to expose false information and
conspiracies, to attribute the sources of disinformation, to build capacity and to educate.
The term “disinformation” represents the manipulation of facts or the publication of out-of-date,
inaccurate and unverified information, the intention of their creators being to confuse the recipient and
influence their opinion [4]. It is thus deliberately created and at the same time disseminated
knowledge, the aim of which is to influence the public opinion of citizens
In the digital age, where countless information is accessible with just a few clicks, it's harder for
a casual reader to distinguish which is true and false.
Historical controversies in the Philippines have persisted despite the publication of countless
textbooks by notable historians throughout the years. How do we differentiate a historical fact from a
mere hoax? How can we identify which is the truth and which is disinformation? More importantly,
how do we debunk wrong information about history spread on social media?
1. Ask the historians, scrutinize the sources

To be able to tell the difference between historical facts from fiction, the first step is to look for
official and reliable sources that could support or debunk a claim.
Sources come in two forms: primary and secondary. Primary sources provide firsthand evidence
about an event, while secondary sources interpret and analyze primary sources. "A good history book
cites its sources," Chua said during the webinar.
In this day and age, we are constantly flooded with all sorts of information that is out there on the
internet and social media platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp.
But the sad reality is that much of the time, information on the internet or social media turns out
to be partially distorted or is even completely fabricated. So, telling fake news from authentic
information is an essential skill that everyone needs to learn, especially children.
must always take information from trusted sources like peer-reviewed journals or textbooks.
A historical fact is a fact about the past. It answers the very basic question, "What happened?"
There are two kinds of fake news:

Stories that aren't true. These are entirely invented stories designed to make people believe
something false, to buy a certain product, or to visit a certain website.
Stories that have some truth, but aren't 100 percent accurate. For example, a journalist quotes
only part of what a politician says, giving a false impression of their meaning. Again, this can be
deliberate, to convince readers of a certain viewpoint, or it can be the result of an innocent mistake.
Either way, it quickly attracts an audience and can become entrenched as an "urban myth."
Fake news is nothing new. But, what is new is how easy it's become to share information – both
true and false – on a massive scale.
Social media platforms allow almost anyone to publish their thoughts or share stories to the
world. The trouble is, most people don't check the source of the material that they view online before
they share it, which can lead to fake news spreading quickly or even "going viral."
At the same time, it's become harder to identify the original source of news stories, which can
make it difficult to assess their accuracy.
Six Ways to Spot Fake News

Separating fact from fiction accurately can seem daunting. But getting to the truth is always
worth the effort – even if it's not what you want to hear! Use these six steps to weed out the truth from
the lies:
1. Develop a Critical Mindset
One of the main reasons fake news is such a big issue is that it is often believable, so it's easy to
get caught out. Much fake news is also written to create "shock value," that is, a strong instinctive
reaction such as fear or anger.
2. Check the Source
If you come across a story from a source that you've never heard of before, do some digging!
Check the web address for the page you're reading. Spelling errors in company names, or
strange-sounding extensions like ".infonet" and ".offer," rather than ".com" or ".co.uk," may mean that
the source is suspect.
Whether or not the author or publisher is familiar, stop to consider their reputation and
professional experience. Are they known for their expertise on the matter? Or do they tend to
exaggerate?
Be aware that people who spread fake news and "alternative facts" sometimes create web pages,
newspaper mockups, or "doctored" images that look official, but aren't. So, if you see a suspicious post
that looks like it's from the World Health Organization (WHO), for example, check the WHO's own
site to verify that it's really there.
3. See Who Else Is Reporting the Story
Has anyone else picked up on the story? What do other sources say about it?
Avoid leaping to the conclusion that all main stream media (MSM) output is fake. This can be as
unwise as following every rumor or conspiracy theory.
Professional global news agencies such as Reuters, CNN and the BBC have rigorous editorial
guidelines and extensive networks of highly trained reporters, so are a good place to start. But no one
is unbiased, and anyone can make a mistake, so keep looking.
4. Examine the Evidence
A credible news story will include plenty of facts – quotes from experts, survey data and official
statistics, for example. Or detailed, consistent and corroborated eye-witness accounts from people on
the scene. If these are missing, question it!
Does the evidence prove that something definitely happened? Or, have the facts been selected or
"twisted" to back up a particular viewpoint?
5. Don't Take Images at Face Value

Modern editing software has made it easy for people to create fake images that look real. In fact,
research shows that only half of us can tell when images are fake. However, there are some warning
signs you can look out for. Strange shadows on the image, for example, or jagged edges around a
figure.
Images can also be 100 percent accurate but used in the wrong context. For example, photos of
litter covering a beach could be from a different beach or from 10 years ago, not the recent alleged
event.
You can use tools such as Google Reverse Image Search to check where an image originated and
whether it has been altered.

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REAPHIS

Full Name: DALINA, MARY FLORIANNE, CANILLAS

Program & Section Code: BSA-411

UNIT ACTIVITY #2: NARRATIVE PAPER

“Ang hindi magmahal sa sariling wika mahigit pa sa hayop at malansang isda.”

1. Ask the historians, scrutinize the sources

There are two kinds of fake news:

Six Ways to Spot Fake News

5. Don't Take Images at Face Value

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