Washington State University Vancouver is hosting a free workshop, “Spotting Misinformation and Propaganda on Social Media,” from 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 17 on campus, 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave., in the Dengerink Administration building, Room 110. It is open to the public and reservations aren’t needed.
The workshop will introduce the three-click method, which slows the spread of misinformation. Participants will practice identifying suspicious content during the event. Interactive demonstrations on misinformation tactics are also included in the workshop, as well as group discussions and a Q&A session.
Workshop leaders Lacey J. Faught and Adrienne Harvey will launch their book, “Down the Rabbit Hole: Slowing the Spread of Misinformation and Propaganda on Social Media,” at the event, which will be available to purchase.
