From the attempted assassination of Andrew Jackson to the recent Boston Marathon Bombings, conspiracy theories have always been a part of our American culture. But as Spycast website asks, "What makes conspiracy theories so appealing and why have they become so prevalent in this day in age? Do some of them contain a grain of truth? And who stands to gain from spreading these ideas?"
In this project, we will explore conspiracy theories in depth. We will examine current and past conspiracy theories and take a closer look at what techniques it takes to proliferate a conspiracy theory. We will also explore both the credibility and dissemination of conspiracy theories. Students will focus on not only how conspiracy theories function in society but also on the rhetorical strategies used.
In addition to the research of each conspiracy theory, we will try our hand at uncovering the truth through the use of forensic science. We will apply modern technology, scientific techniques, and the principles of forensic science to test the claims of the conspiracy the conspiracy theories.
We will use this page as a space to collect all information pertinent to this class. We will share articles, pose journal questions, and post guidelines here. You will be expected to keep yourself up-to-date with everything we post on this page from reading an article to posting a comment in response to a journal question. You will be graded on your level of effort and participation with this page. The more you contribute to this page, the more useful it will be to us as a class.
Remember....The truth is out there...
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