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Truth is Stranger than Fiction
This is a collection of various real-life situations, case studies, stories, and information that could inspire a story or an essay. If you are having trouble coming up with a plot or a topic for an essay, try looking at some of these resources for information and ideas.
- Date Added to MERLOT:
- August 20, 2012
- Created by:
- Dave Warren
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Frontline: A Crime of Insanity (Reference Material)This source investigates the insanity plea in legal cases and looks at one historic case of a crime committed by a... More -
A real-life mystery! Watch the introduction and see if you feel like learning more.
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The Lizzie Borden Murder Case Study (Tutorial)Ew. Wait, what did she supposedly do?? Wow. What do you think happened? Check out the primary resources collected by... More -
Aurore! The Mystery of the Martyred Child (Case Study)Another Canadian mystery. This one is not for the faint of heart.
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The Martha Ballard Case Study: A Midwife's Tale (Case Study)More primary sources to investigate and create your own version of events in the case.