by AJ
A printable postcard to aid media literacy.
Side A shows an image of a plane typically used to illustrate survival bias. Its wings and tail are riddled with bullet holes, while the propellors are intact. The word ‘think!’ is superimposed in capital letters.
Side B shows the following text:
‘Before you trust what you’re told, THINK! Is it…
TRUE?
- Does the piece provide a source, or is it anecdotal?
- Can you read the full source, in the piece or by searching elsewhere?
- Does the source actually support the piece’s claims?
- If it’s anecdotal, does it tell you specifically who said it?
HELPFUL?
- Are all the facts given, or only one small part of the full picture?
- Can you tell what isn’t being discussed?
INSPIRING?
- What feeling does the piece evoke in you?
- What do you think the author wants you to do about it?
- What do you think you’re going to do about it?
NECESSARY?
- Whose interests is this story helping, and whose is it hurting?
- How many people are affected by this topic?
- Is the detail given relevant to the story?
KIND?
- Is different language used to describe different people or groups in the same situation?
- Are people being treated as people or as objects and symbols?
- Who does this piece think deserves empathy?’
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