Misinformation Mayhem: Navigating the "Fake News" Era

Registration is required. Information Literacy Skills  These are Library Workshops.  The 

• 4/21/25   Monday  47 seats available  12pm -1pm  Register for online access
• 4/22/25   Tuesday  Register 
• 4/23/25  Wednesday Registration is required. There are 30 in-person seats available. There are 75 online seats available.

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.

LACCD encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access or visual accessibility provided, please email us at library@piercecollege.edu as soon as possible.

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