"In 7-10 pages, compose an M.L.A. style essay that examines, explains, and refutes the conspiratorial
mindset behind a specific conspiracy theory that falls in one or more of the following categories:
‣Secret Societies and Inner Sanctum Conspiracies (e.g., Freemasons; Scientologists; etc.)
‣Medical Cover-ups / Conspiracies (the government’s manufacturing of AIDS/HIV; secret government
medical experiments; etc.)
‣Science Conspiracies and Hoaxes (e.g., moon landing hoax; aliens; the conspiracy of global warming
being a hoax; etc.)
‣Scandal Conspiracies (e.g., 9-11 perpetrators; Jack the Ripper's royal identity; Pope Joan.)
‣Forensic Conspiracies ("single bullet" theorists; Boston Marathon bombing; World Trade Center; etc.)
‣Prophecy Conspiracies: (e.g., predictions or concealments of coming plagues; killer solar flares; asteroid
impacts; etc.; the return of planet Nibiru; Raptures and Tribulations; Celestine Prophecy; apocalyptic
zombie plagues; etc.
Your essay should attempt to refute the conspiratorial thinking behind a specific conspiracy theory, rather
than get bogged down in the minutia of what’s factual and probable. Keep this as the central question you
answer in the essay: “Why do people invest themselves psychologically, emotionally, culturallyry?” Fake facts, trust issues, propaganda, confirmation bias,
etc. "