In this workshop we will:

• Learn about fake news and why it exists
• Reflect on how our own opinions impact the way we evaluate information
• Discuss and practice using criteria for evaluating information you find online

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This workshop was adapted from Kayleen Jones & Kim Pittman from the University of Minnesota Duluth Kathryn A. Martin Library  

As a group, conduct a quick investigation of a few of the following websites.

What are your first impressions?  How about after you take a closer look?

With your group, read/skim your article and discuss answers to the questions on your worksheet.

Be prepared to share your thoughts!

Each group will be assigned one of the following articles about affordable housing:

BONUS ACTIVITY:  One News Story Presented Multiple Ways

Take a look at the following articles from various sources to see how one story with the same information can be presented differently and therefore incite different reactions.