Critically Evaluating Conspiracy Theories

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Sarah Morris

Use this slidedeck to explore, identify rheotrical trends, and critically analyze and evaluate different examples of conpsiracy theories with students. This activity is part of the Teaching About Fake News volume, published by ALA.

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Authority is Constructed and Contextual

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Community or Junior College

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Classroom-level

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