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Fake News, Misinformation, and Pseudoscience Workshop- Brian Quinn, Jenni Jacobs- Room 309 - Face to Face In-Person

You are welcome to bring your own laptop/device.

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.

If you miss the window for registration, please contact the presenter brian.quinn@ttu.edu, jenni.jacobs@ttu.edu

 

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

Date:
Friday, August 20, 2021 Show more dates
Time:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Time Zone:
Central Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Room 309
Locations:
University Library
Audience:
  Undergrads, Graduates, Staff and Faculty  
Categories:
  Workshops  
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Brian Quinn
Jenni Jacobs
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Denise Caspell

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