Journalists/Media - U.S. Media Literacy Week

Inside Your Local News: A Conversation With the Renton Reporter

Go beyond the headlines and learn how local news gets made! Join journalists from the Renton Reporter for a lively conversation about the stories happening right now in your backyard, and how to spot untrustworthy news.

Program Flow (60 minutes):

Welcome & introductions (5 min)
Panel discussion with moderator (35 min)
Audience Q&A (15 min)
Small group rotations/meet and greet (15 min)

This event is open to all RTC students, employees and the general public.

Don’t Get Fooled: Using the CRAAP Test and Library Resources

Good research starts with knowing which sources to trust. This session will cover how to use the CRAAP Test to evaluate information and will highlight library resources—databases and LibGuides—that can guide you toward reliable, high-quality sources every time.

Think Smart, Share Smart: Becoming a Misinformation Detective

You have the power to stop misinformation in its tracks. In this session, discover practical fact-checking tools and approaches that will strengthen your media literacy skills and help you share responsibly.

Same Facts, Different Language

Why do two outlets tell the “same” story with different language? See how angles, sources, and media biases shape how the facts are presented —and leave with a simple checklist for cutting through the noise.