TRUTH, LIES AND ELECTION 2016: A FACT-CHECKING BOOT CAMP

TRUTH, LIES AND ELECTION 2016:

A FACT-CHECKING BOOT CAMP

Presented by Loyola University Chicago, Chicago Headline Club, and the American Press Institute

Join journalists, students, faculty and community members on Friday, Feb. 12, 2016, at Loyola University in Chicago for an in-depth session on investigating and understanding political rhetoric — particularly as we approach the 2016 elections.

Panelists include some of the region’s top experts on journalism and politics, advertising and research. They’ll share best practices and commentary, and the latest tools and technology in fact-checking and accountability journalism.

The event is sponsored by Loyola, Chicago Headline Club, and the American Press Institute. It will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Feb. 12 at Regents Hall, 16th floor, Lewis Towers, 111 E. Pearson St., Chicago.

Follow the School of Communication on Twitter at @Loyola_SOC and #truthpol16 for updates.