[Libs-Or] Civics Workshops - Portland and Estacada - text version

[Donna Cohen]

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Civics Workshops in June

Misinformation and Political Propaganda 

We are overwhelmed with messages from politicians, news sources and other
media. Establish truth from fiction using critical thinking strategies, and
learn where to find accurate information. This workshop uses real-life
examples to show how information can be, intentionally or not, distorted.
Logical fallacies, political ads, news headlines, graphs and charts, the
effect of language chosen to express ideas and other types of information
are examined in a "what do you see here? / what is missing?" type of format.


The last part is a "bibliographic instruction" section about web searching,
information on library databases, and other strategies for finding
information - in order to be your own "factchecker".

 

Weds. June 1, Midland Branch Library, 805 SE 122nd Ave.  6:30-7:45

Sat June 4, Estacada Library, 825 NW Wade St.  11:00-12:30 

Mon. June 13, Northwest Branch Library, 2300 NW Thurman St.  6:30-7:45

 

The Influence of the Constitution on Political Conversation

This workshop will encourage a broader perspective on the creation of the
Constitution and puncture some myths - to help you evaluate current
political events more thoughtfully. The chronological and political contexts
of the creation of the Constitution are presented with a special emphasis on
the compromises that were required to form the country. 

 

Sat June 11, Estacada Library, 825 NW Wade St.  11:00-12:30 

Mon. June 20, Northwest Library, 2300 NW Thurman St., 6:00-7:45

Weds, June 29, Midland Library, 805 SE 122nd Ave.  6:30- 7:45

 

Presented by: Donna L Cohen, MEd, MLIS, Teacher and Librarian


For more information, info at civicthinker.net <mailto:info at civicthinker.net> 

Part of Civics for Adults Workshop Series: To Enhance Civic Knowledge and
Inspire Political Engagement  

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Civics-for-Adults-1490728887922036/?ref=bookmarks

For more information: info at civicthinker.net <mailto:info at civicthinker.net>  

 

Donna

 

Donna L Cohen, MEd, MLIS

Portland, Oregon

503-737-1425

citizen at civicthinker.net

Civics for Adults Workshop Series: To Enhance Civic Knowledge and Inspire
Political Engagement

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Civics-for-Adults-1490728887922036/

 

 

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