Skip to Main Content

Event box

Misinformation Mayhem: Navigating the "Fake News" Era 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:
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Time:
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Time Zone:
Pacific Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Library Classroom (Map )
Categories:
  Research Skills  

Registration is required. There are 30 seats available.

 

People of all abilities are welcome to participate! For accommodations, please email us at lapc-library@laccd.edu at least 5 days in advance.

Event Organizer

Dayo Abels-Sullivan
Melissa Cober