Course info

Course name, Fact Checking

Human Resources Type of course Teaching and Learning


About the course

Upcoming Classes

No classes scheduled

Description

Fact checking 101:

How to build your defense against fake news

This discussion-based session will tell you about the importance of fact checking and give you a few tips and tools you can use in your daily life to combat the epidemic of fake news.

Objectives

  • Understand why fact-checking is important
  • See how newspapers conduct fact checks and how you can use their tips too
  • Understand why misinformation persists

Prerequisites

None

Administrators

  • Emily Wilson

Please contact a course administrator for additional information.