How to Spot Fake News

Monday, May 4, 2020 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Everyone’s heard the term “Fake News,” but what exactly is it? Learn how to identify misinformation, verify whether the news you’re seeing is really true, and what to do afterwards.

May 4, 2020

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Monday, May 4
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
2020
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    Everyone’s heard the term “Fake News,” but what exactly is it? What forms does it take? How can you know if what you’re seeing is real or fake? Is it really something you should worry about? Learn how to identify misinformation, verify whether the news you’re seeing is really true, and what to do afterwards. This program will be interactive and is suitable for both adults and students, ages 12+.

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    Fake News Slideshow
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