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Fake News, Misinformation, and Pseudoscience Workshop - Brian Quinn ONLINE In-Person

This will be offered online only. Registration will close two days before the workshop so that an invite can be sent by email but you are welcome to email the presenter(s) to be added. Brian.quinn@ttu.edu

 

Please attend online sessions with your TTU email address to receive credit for attendance.

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.

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

Date:
Friday, April 9, 2021
Time:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Time Zone:
Central Time - US & Canada (change)
Locations:
University Library
Audience:
  Faculty     Graduates  
Categories:
  Workshops  
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Brian Quinn
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Denise Caspell

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