Misinformation Mayhem: Information in the "Fake News" Era (In-Person) In-Person
Empower yourself to become a savvy consumer of news and a champion of truth in the digital age!
In this workshop, you'll learn how to identify misinformation and "fake news" in today’s media landscape. Discover tools and techniques to fact-check sources, evaluate credibility and bias, and navigate misleading information online.
After this workshop, you will know how to:
- Identify common types of misinformation and disinformation
- Examine bias and accuracy of reporting by various news outlets
- Apply lateral reading to evaluate the credibility of news stories and websites
Psst... Extra credit for library workshop attendance may be available! Ask your professors for more information.
- Date:
- Wednesday, October 30, 2024
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Pacific Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Library Classroom
- Categories:
- Research Skills
People of all abilities are welcome to participate! For accommodations, please email us at library@piercecollege.edu at least 5 days in advance.