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    Fighting Fake News: How to Outsmart Trolls and Troublemakers

    Can you navigate the flurry of fake news and strike a balance between being a cynic and a sucker? Get the tools you need to stay ahead of online tricksters and trolls.
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    • Learning Center (max 36)
    • Documentary Theater (max 100)
    • Virtual (no limit)
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    Media Ethics for Students

    Is it OK to clean up a quote or broadcast unconfirmed information? Students become more critical consumers of news media by examining real-life case studies of journalists striving to be accurate, fair and clear.
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    • College/University
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    • Documentary Theater (max 100)
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