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September 20, 2024

2024 Election Guide, News Sources and the Constitution 

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Bring your whole class, friends or family to read the full US Constitution together, along with special guest speakers! Sign-up now to reserve your preferred section.

During this election cycle, the amount of news and information coming our way can be overwhelming. From knowing where to go to vote, to evaluating claims and misinformation, our Libraries guides and resources can help you navigate and find reliable sources. And, on October 9, everyone is invited to join the Libraries in celebrating democracy during the UW annual US Constitution Community Reading, open to all. Sign-up now to reserve your section!

Explore these Resources:

 

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2024 Election Guide:  

An extensive guide covering election information on how to register, campaign issues, and voting rights.


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Savvy Info Consumers: Evaluating Information:

specific strategies for evaluating different types of sources and their credibility/reliability, quick tip videos and much more.


screenshot of whiteboard with person drawing and a YouTube buttonVIDEO: Research 101: Credibility is Contextual

A short, 3-minute video demonstrates what makes a source credible and what questions to ask as you consider different sources.


a word cloud made of words relating to fact, fiction and misinformationWhat is “Fake News”?  

How to identify a fake news story and how to distinguish from mistakes in reporting.


UW Resources for Navigating the Election

Don’t miss out on the Democracy in Focus campus lecture series, Democracy Dawgs and lists of  campus-wide resources.

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