Misinformation Mayhem: Navigating the "Fake News" Era
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
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.
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