1. Checklist for Internet Research Dr. Deborah Ash, 2011

2.   Supports academic rigor  Provides strong ethics in academic writing/research  Provides the reader with reliable resources Presentation Topic Research & Resources Political unrest in the United States Credible : http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?aid=12793&context=va http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?aid=12793&context=va Unreliable : http://whatreallyhappened.com/WRHARTICLES/suppression.html Why?

3.   Is this writer a reliable source academically? Professionally?  What are their credentials? Example:  Credible:  Written by Michel Chossudovsky, Canadian economist and professor at University of Ottawa, published writer and researcher  Unreliable:  Written by Frank Morales, credentials not provided – further search shows he is a political activist and religious leader Credentials

4.  Objectivity  Is this quality information?  Is there enough information? Is there too much information?  Credible:  Quality, reliable information with proper citations  Includes a variety of information on different historically recorded events  Unreliable:  A lot of information but no set citations in text – no quality, quite opinionated  Enough information, but not researchable!

5.   Is the information current (within 3 years)?  Credible:  March 19, 2009  Unreliable:  No date on site Date

6.   Has the information been published or verified by others in the field?  Do other resources state similar outlooks or do they conflict?  Credible:  Information from Homeland Security, Army Field manuals, and NBC News  Unreliable:  Uses of a lot of old news publications (over 15 years), “anonymous” people, conspiracy theorists, conflicting information Source & Concurrence

7.   Is the author one sided on a specific subject?  Do they provide substantial facts to back their bias?  Credible:  Although one side is presented, it is done in a way that allows the reader to form their own opinion  Provides reliable sources and facts to support and dispel any bias  Unreliable:  Strong language leaves no room for reader to form an opinion  No “other side” presented, all straight on police state theory, facts are older and unavailable in several instances Bias

8.   Does the information have obvious “known to be” information?  Credible:  Although a few unknown facts are presented, talks about media coverage of national events  Unreliable:  “Secret” training camps are talked about, little known and hard to prove “facts” Common Sense

9.   Is there a way to contact the website creator or author?  Credible:  E-mail address, newsletter, and Global Research information  Unreliable:  No contact information except link to the conspiracy theory website Direct Validation

10.   Has there been any arguments or disputes based on the article or authors viewpoint?  Note:  Denial related to both of these articles have been presented by the United States government. In this category, you must use common sense to weigh the facts versus any opposition to someone researching a controversial subject. Controversy

11.   Is there a hard copy or written version of the article or information presented?  Credible:  Printed copies of this article and other books available  Unreliable:  No information available Printed Copy

12.   Does the information directly relate to the subject ?  Credible:  Very relative to the topic, includes past historical events and current situations  Unreliable:  While it is relative, the bias and opinion of the author often goes off track Pertinence

13.   Remember:  Always double check your resources for credibility & reliability  Make sure you keep your resources documented for future review & reference lists  Wikipedia, Ask.com, and other sites like it are user- generated and not reliable or credible – use their reference lists as primary sources  If in doubt, do not use it! Conclusion

14.  Chossudovsky, M. (2009) Preparing for civil unrest in America: Legislation to establish internment camps on US military bases. Retrieved from http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?aid=12793&c ontext=va Morales, F. (n.d.) US Has been preparing to turn America into a military dictatorship. Retrieved from http://whatreallyhappened.com/WRHARTICLES/sup pression.html http://whatreallyhappened.com/WRHARTICLES/sup pression.html References