Be Information Aware: Critically Evaluating Information (In-person) In-Person
This workshop will explore the challenges we all face when evaluating information sources. It is essential that we use valid and relevant information when making choices and arguments, both in our academic and our everyday lives. We will assess a range of approaches that can help with critical appraisal of sources, spotting misinformation, and avoiding bias.
This session is open to all UCC members - registration is required.
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- Date:
- Thursday, October 29, 2026
- Time:
- 11:00 - 12:00
- Time Zone:
- UK, Ireland, Lisbon Time (change)
- Location:
- Research Skills Teaching Room
- UCC Library:
- Boole Library
- Audience:
- Postgraduates UCC Undergraduates
- Categories:
- Training
Directions: The Research Skills Teaching Room is on Floor Q-1 (the basement level) of the Boole Library. If you go through the double doors to the left of the Security Desk near the library entrance, and then down the stairs, the room is a short way along the corridor on your left.
Important: Here are some crucial steps you must complete in advance of the session:
1. Please connect any smartphones/iPhones/laptops/other devices you have to the university's Wi-Fi network 'eduroam'. This will be needed to authenticate yourself when accessing Library resources in the session. Guidance on connecting to 'eduroam' is available from the Boole or Brookfield Libraries.
2a. Please install the Microsoft Authenticator app on your smartphone. For iOS/Apple devices click here to download the app and for Android devices, click here to download the app. As there is very limited or no phone signal available, the app is necessary to ensure you can log into Library resources during the session's activities i.e. you won’t be able to complete MFA via text message or voice call.
2b. Please log into https://mysignins.microsoft.com/security-info with your UCC credentials and click the +Add sign-in method. Choose the Microsoft Authenticator option and follow the short 3 steps to complete the registration of your app. For detailed instructions please visit UCC's MFA pages.
You may also contact Student IT for further assistance at https://www.ucc.ie/en/sit/