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Cold Case Files
Research Project
Ms. C
“When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever
remains, however improbable, must be the truth.”
–Sherlock Holmes
Research Cold Cases
Your Mission:
You are a self-employed private investigator specializing in the unsolved and unexplained. You have been hired by the Unsolved Mysteries Association to conduct background research for an upcoming documentary. It is very important for you to provide accurate information because the people at the
Unsolved Mysteries Association pride themselves on presenting nothing but facts. Your professional reputation (and your future paychecks!) will be affected by the quality of the report you produce for them.
Introduction
What to do
The Unsolved Mysteries Association has commissioned a case file analyzing the information about an unsolved mystery of your choice. Your case file will explain what facts are known, what theories have been presented to explain the facts, which theory has the most support, and what aspects of the mystery remain unexplained. The producers will use this information as they prepare the script of the documentary.
What to Research
Writing
The Process:
Research the facts of your chosen unsolved mystery.
Investigate the leading theories (include at least 3 in your final project).
Finally, propose a solution, either by explaining which theory best accounted for the facts or by proposing an interpretation of your own.
Tips for Writing Your Case File Report:
As the world’s expert on this unsolved mystery, you must present an opinion on what happened. In unsolved cases, you need to construct a solution. Remember that just because you are offering your opinion does not mean that you should use “I” in your report. There should not be any "I" in any of your documents if it refers to you! You must stay objective. Remember that using "I" weakens what you have to say. Other forbidden words (me, you, us, we, etc.).
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Red Herring
a clue or piece of information that is, or is intended to be, misleading or distracting.
"the book is fast-paced, exciting, and full of red herrings"
Red Herring
Project Details
Your file will include the following information/documents:
-Case File Report “cover sheet” (mini-essay). This will include:
-Introduction & thesis
-Information about 2-3 theories about your topic
-Your solution (which theory has the strongest argument or your own interpretation/ argument)
=A Works Cited page with a minimum of 3 sources (credible)
ALL sources must be considered reliable
All sources must be listed both on your Works Cited page as a full bibliographic citation AND in your documents as in-text citations
In-text citations anywhere you’ve used sourced information (including in your essay cover sheet and in your evidence documents). Remember that citations always live in 2 places!
-5 pieces of original “evidence” you’ve created (details below)
Evidence (5)
Evidence
You will create at least 5 of any combination of the following types of documents to include in your file as evidence in a prezi/google slide:
-Newspaper article/clipping
-Map with notations about its importance
-Police Report
-Social Media post
-Photographs or sketches of suspects or relevant information (including notations about its important)
Student Example
Topic List
Topic List
Begin Researching
1-2 topics of interest
Unsolved & Unexplained Research Topic List:
Atlantis
Bermuda Triangle
Bigfoot
Crop Circles
Amelia Earhart
Easter Island
Jack the Ripper
The Loch Ness Monster
The Mary Celeste
Nazca Lines
Roswell, New Mexico
Stonehenge
Black Holes
Abominable Snowman / Yeti
Ghosts
Life-after-Death Experiences
Psychic Abilities (ESP)
UFOs/Aliens
Alien Abduction
Marilyn Monroe
How the Pyramids Were Built
Gardner Museum Heist
Out-of-Body Experiences
The Black Dahlia
Time Travel/Time Slips
Spontaneous Human Combustion
Shroud of Turin--Is it a hoax or an image of Jesus?
Noah’s Flood
Lumumba–African leader—Was his death part of a CIA plot?
King Arthur--Was he a real king or just a legend?
Lizzie Borden--Did she kill her parents?
Vampires or Werewolves—did they ever really exist?
Zodiac Killer
Illuminati – does this secret organization really exist?
Who Killed Tupac?
2016 Havana Syndrome
The Incident at Dyatlov Pass
Who (and where) is D.B. Cooper?
Come see me when you find the topic you want for your project