Are aliens real and is there a Cover-Up???
Research Essay
For this assignment, you will research a popular conspiracy theory dealing with aliens. These
theories have not been proven due to their lack of concrete evidence, which is why they are still
considered a theory. Your task is to select a popular conspiracy theory dealing with space or aliens,
provide background information on the topic, research three of the more well-known reasons behind the
theory and then provide the flaw(s) in each of those reasons.
To put it simply, a conspiracy theory is an alternative explanation to an event. In order for a
conspiracy theory to begin, there has to be some lack of evidence or something that may not make
sense. Unfortunately, what makes it a conspiracy and not reality is the lack of hard evidence. This is why
it's difficult to prove a conspiracy theory.
These are important questions when looking at any conspiracy theory:
Does it make sense and/or is it reasonable?
Is there a means or motive available?
Is there enough evidence to support the theory?
Does the conspiracy theory actually explain what event occurred?
Process:
Select your conspiracy (about space or Aliens) theory.
Begin researching the theory.
Find three reasons/sources to support the theory.
Find three reasons/sources to discount the theory.
Evaluate the credibility of the sources (worksheet).
Begin the rough draft of your essay.