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Fake News, Misinformation, and Pseudoscience Workshop - Online Only - Brian Quinn, Innocent Awasom Online

1. Students will understand what fake news and pseudoscience are 2. Students will learn the characteristics of fake news and pseudoscience and how they are created 3. Students will learn how to differentiate fake information from real information

With the advent of web technology, it has become increasingly difficult to distinguish fake news and pseudoscience from legitimate information sources. This workshop focuses on how fake news and pseudoscience are created and spread, and how you can distinguish them from reputable information. You will learn principles that can be applied and what you can do to stop misinformation from spreading.

Registration for workshops closes two days before the event. You are welcome to email the presenters to get added to their list for the link. brian.quinn@ttu.edu, awasom.afuh@ttu.edu

Related LibGuide: Fake News, Misinformation, and Pseudoscience by Brian Quinn

Date:
Friday, January 17, 2025
Time:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Time Zone:
Central Time - US & Canada (change)
Locations:
University Library
Online:
This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
Audience:
  Undergrads, Graduates, Staff and Faculty  
Categories:
  Hybrid Workshops     Online Workshops     Workshops  

Registration is required. There are 173 seats available.

Event Organizer

Brian Quinn
Innocent Awasom
TTU Libraries Research, Instruction & Outreach

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