On Wednesday, October 21 from 1:00 to 2:00, the Library will present the second of its three-part series of webinars on the phenomenon of fake news and how to protect oneself from being its victim.
In this week’s webinar, Fake News: Trust no one, Dr. Micah Mattix and Dr. William Brown (English & Communication), Dr. Markus Pfeiffer (Communication) and Librarian Ann Moriarty will discuss how fake news is created and strategies to recognize and combat it.
- Dr. Micah Mattix – Bias and rhetorical devices
- Dr. Markus Pfeiffer – Tools used to create fake news; falsification of digital resources (manipulative)
- Ann Moriarty – Lateral reading, peer review; CRAAP/EPIC
- Dr. William Brown – Recognizing information counterfeits (propaganda, misinformation, and disinformation or hoaxes)
A Q&A opportunity will follow the presentations.
The event will be held on Zoom and is open to Regent students, staff, and faculty. To register, click here.
Image source: McCarthy, Niall. “Where Exposure To Fake News Is Highest .” Digital image. June 14, 2018. Accessed October 18, 2020. https://www.statista.com/chart/14265/where-exposure-to-fake-news-is-highest/