Fake news

Fake news

Ever wondered what is meant by Fake news?.  What is it? Where does it come from? How do I recognise it? If so, then this short session is for you.

We will cover:

• What do we mean by fake news?
• What are the types
• Why do we believe
• Who (where does it come from)
• Fact or opinion
• Why should we take this seriously?
• Tips for fact checking
• How to fact check (resources)
• Addressing a myth and having a conversation
• Some practical examples on fact checking
• Some reputable sources to use

Learning outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this session, participants will be able to:

• Understand the difference between mis and dis information
• Understand that there are different types of fake news and who is producing it.
• Understand why we believe fake news
• Have greater confidence in fact-checking resources.
• Have greater confidence in addressing myths in conversation.

Your trainer: Patricia Lacey Senior Consultant, The Strategy Unit

Patricia has worked within the health sector for 15 years as a qualified librarian and evidence specialist.  As part of this role Patricia has been responsible for developing and delivering information skills training to the health care workforce.