FU HUA SEC SCH 2019 PRELIM 4E5N SS Answer Scheme

1 Answer Scheme 4E5N Social Studies Prelim 2019 (a) Study Source A. Does the illustrator agree with the Singapore government? Explain your answer. [5] L1 Surface description of the source but no valid message e.g. I can see a hand covering a person’s mouth. [1] L2 Surface interpretation based on the source e.g. The artist does not like the anti-fake news laws. e.g. The government is trying to stop the free press from reporting news. [2] L3 Valid interpretation of the source, but without stand. e.g. The cartoonist thinks that the anti -fake news laws will give the government power to control the news industries from freedom of expression and reporting news freely. [3] L4 Main message of the source, with evidence and stand. 4 marks for main message without evidence. e.g. The illustrator does not agree with the Singapore government/is against the passing of the anti -fake news laws as this law will give the government power to control the news industries by not allowing freedom of expression/ reporting news freely. This is evident from “a hand with a mouth which says parliament covering a person’s mouth, (which represents the press/news industries) and speaking on the press behalf.” This implies that the government will have the ability to censor news from various news sources and there will be a limitation to the extent of information as most of the news might come from only one main official source – the government. [4-5]

2 (b) Study Sources B and C. Can Source B prove Source C right? Explain your answer. [7] L1 Answers based on undeveloped use of provenance e.g. Source B can prove Source C right as it is a report by experts. e.g. Source B can prove Source C right as it is a report by experts which can be reliable as they would have done research to know more. [1-2] L2 More useful based on content 3 marks for showing the similarity in message/common criteria. 4 marks for message supported by evidence e.g. Source B can prove Source C right because Source B and Source C have similar view s on the seriousness of online falsehoods . [3 marks ] Source B shows that fake news can cause serious social consequences. This is evident by “When there is a falsehood which a ffects public interest, it can spread very fast, very quickly…. I can give you an actual incident. In Indonesia, a false allegation was made that a Chinese woman had criticised and said nasty things about a mosque. Within 24 to 36 hours, buildings were damaged…”, implying that false news can lead to social unrest within a short time period, which is a very serious outcome to the nation. Similarly, Source C shows that online falsehoods can cause social disharmony in Singapore. This is evident from “For example, the fabrication in 2015 that a Filipino family’s complaints had sparked a scuffle between the police and Thaipusam participants set off a flurry of xenophobic reactions among netizens”, implying that fake news can cause tension between locals and foreigners living in Singapore, which will result in serious conflict. [4 mark] [3-4] L2 + L3 Based on x-reference to Sources. 4 marks for 1 x-reference to source C. 5 marks for 1 x-reference to Source B. Note: Valid cross-references without having done the comparison of Sources B and C will be awarded L2/3. e.g. Source B can further prove Source C right as Source B is reliable. Source B is supported by Source D. Source D shows that the spread of fake news online leading to serious consequences which needs government’s intervention. This is evident “There are threats to national security and social harmony due to online falsehoods that which require decisive government’s actions”, implying that such negative conseq uences have far -reaching consequences to the country. Also, as Source C has the same view point as Source B and Source B is reliable, hence Source B is able to prove Source C right. [5m] [4-5]

3 Or e.g. Source B can further prove Source C right as Source C is ri ght in the first place. Source C is supported by Source D. Source D shows that the spread of fake news online leading to serious consequences which needs government’s intervention. This is evident “There are threats to national security and social harmony due to online falsehoods that which require decisive government’s actions”, implying that such negative consequences have far-reaching consequences to the country. As Source C is right, hence Source B can prove Source C right. [4m] Please Note: Due to a possibility of inferring Source D in 2 ways, the following can occur:  Source B can be challenged by Source D instead, and hence Source B is unreliable and cannot prove Source C right.  Source C can be challenged by Source D too, hence Source C can be proven wrong by Source B. L4 Based on the provenance and purpose of Source B + comparison of Source B and C content (L2/4) 7 marks for fully-explained provenance and purpose of Source B 6 marks for fully -explained provenance and wrong audience/outcome of Source B 6 marks for weak explanation of provenance and full purpose of Source B L2/4 awarded for weak explanation of provenance AND wrong audience/outcome of Source B L2/3 awarded for fully -explained provenance and purpose of Source B WITHOUT comparison of content of Source B and Source C e.g. As L2/4 (comparison of content) plus Source B can prove Source C right because Source B is reliable. Source B is a report by experts. The report is by a group of experts who has no personal agenda or political agenda. (Provenance) It is only trying to convince/educate (verb) Singaporeans (audience) that online falsehoods can create serious social unrest (Msg) This is evident from “For example, the fabrication in 2015 that a Filip ino family’s complaints had sparked a scuffle between the police and Thaipusam participants set off a flurry of xenophobic reactions among netizens”, implying that false news can lead to social unrest and “Between 2014 and 2016, foreign spies allegedly used fake accounts on social media to influence the USA presidential election campaigns ”, which show that fake news online has serious cross-boundary impact. - manipulate the political outcomes and cause social unrest. (evidence and explanations of evidence) Hence, the report is trying to convince the Singaporeans to support the passing of the new bill. (outcome). Hence Source B is reliable, it will be able to prove Source C right. 6-7

4 (c) Study Source D. Why was this joint public statement submitted to the parliament? Explain your answer. [6] L1 Answer based on the provenance e.g. The joint statement was written because they are the nominated members of parliament and lawyers, hence are familiar with the workings of the law to share their own opinions. [1] L2 Answer based on context – what was happening at the time/answers based on the (impact/outcome) of the answer. e.g. The joint statement was written because the debate of the anti-fake news law was on-going and they wanted to improve the law. The joint statement was written because they hope for the government to think about the possible problems that might be created as a result of the anti-fake news law. [2] L3 Answers based on sub-message/inference 3 marks for unsupported sub-message 4 marks for supported sub-message e.g. The joint statement was written because they wanted to express that they agree with the importance and rationale of the anti-online falsehood Bill due to the serious consequences as a result of online fake news . (sub-message) This is evident by “We support the intent behind the bill. There are threats to national security and social harmony d ue to online falsehoods which require decisive government’s actions”, which implies that the law is important t