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Analyzing Belo Monte Dam Controversy: Web Research Evaluation

This booklet guides you through summarizing key information, exploring statistical sources, evaluating websites critically, researching and mapping areas affected by the Belo Monte Dam. Utilize online resources to delve into arguments for and against the dam, comparing with global instances. Assess website credibility based on authority, accuracy, currency, and objectivity. Watch related videos for further insights and await ZigZag guidance for additional perspectives.

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Analyzing Belo Monte Dam Controversy: Web Research Evaluation

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  1. What to do first Summarise each page of the booklet (AIB) in note form (8/11) Familiarise yourself with the sources of the statistical information offered in the (AIB) –could any of this information be represented in graphical form to help understanding? (8/11) Use the web – sites to investigate and make notes from (Due in on 22/11) Analyse the web site information critically (Due in on 22/11) Research/produce maps of area..... Do the above and compare to other areas of the world that have been/are in similar situations Use the skills PowerPoint sheet – what could they ask you to consider from here? Use the new ZigZag guidance when it arrives (last week of November)

  2. Critically evaluate the websites that you visited http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belo_Monte_Dam http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2008/05/indigenous_brazilians_protest.html http://www.gearthblog.com/blog/archives/2010/08/tour_of_the_proposed_belo_monte_dam.html You should use the internet to carry out some further research to consider arguments for and against the Belo Monte dam. Several sites you might visit are listed below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44LtZMKEPpE http://amazonwatch.org/ http://xingu-vivo.blogspot.com/ http://www.google.com/earth/outreach/index.html

  3. Evaluate the websites • Authority • Accuracy • Currency • Objectivity http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4nmiJLhB5c&feature=related

  4. Other videos to watch • Canadianfilm director, film producer, deep-sea explorer, •  His writing and directing work includes The Terminator (1984), Aliens (1986), The Abyss (1989), Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), True Lies (1994), Titanic (1997), Dark Angel (2000–02), and Avatar (2009).

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