Fact, False, or Just Flawed:
Critically Examining News in the Age of Truthiness
ACRL Delaware Valley Chapter Fall Program
November 17, 2017 at University of Pennsylvania Law School
Sessions Reports
The current political climate has called into question basic ideals of information quality. Objectivity, bias, opinion, fact, and evidence are thrown into question at every turn. The old standbys for teaching source evaluation now seem insufficient. So how do we teach our students to be smart and ethical information consumers and producers? We heard from media scholars and journalists about professional practices and principles and the impact of technology and other forces that shape the news. We also heard from librarians who are using innovative methods for teaching students to critically examine sources of information. Continue reading “Session Reports for the 2017 Fall Program”