<?xml version="1.0"?>
<rss version="2.0">
   <channel>
      <title>Inquiry Essay Sources by Chase Darby</title>
      <link>https://padlet.com/cedarby126/j46ksenh52s0gyiw</link>
      <description></description>
      <language>en-us</language>
      <pubDate>2025-04-29 18:31:48 UTC</pubDate>
      <lastBuildDate>2025-05-02 19:05:19 UTC</lastBuildDate>
      <webMaster>hello@padlet.com</webMaster>
      <image>
         <url></url>
      </image>
      <item>
         <title>Are paranormal investigation teams more motivated by profit and fame than by uncovering the truth?</title>
         <author>cedarby126</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/cedarby126/j46ksenh52s0gyiw/wish/3430435678</link>
         <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
         <enclosure url="" />
         <pubDate>2025-04-29 19:44:58 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/cedarby126/j46ksenh52s0gyiw/wish/3430435678</guid>
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>The rise of paranormal investigations as virtual dark tourism on YouTube</title>
         <author>cedarby126</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/cedarby126/j46ksenh52s0gyiw/wish/3432097372</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>-Explains how YouTube paranormal investigations have become a form of "armchair travel" and how hauntings are often used to attract viewers and increase profits.</p><p>-I would use this source for background and to support the idea that many investigators and tour providers focus more on making money than uncovering the truth.</p><p>-It raises questions about the ethics behind producing paranormal content and how these shows compare structurally and morally to other forms of dark tourism.</p><p>-This source effectively links paranormal investigators, haunted tourism, and the financial motivations behind both.</p>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/1743873X.2023.2268746" />
         <pubDate>2025-04-30 18:57:46 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/cedarby126/j46ksenh52s0gyiw/wish/3432097372</guid>
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>A brief examination of the science behind ghost hunting</title>
         <author>cedarby126</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/cedarby126/j46ksenh52s0gyiw/wish/3432119530</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>-This source helps me understand the science behind the tools used in paranormal investigations, explaining how and why they respond the way they do.</p><p>-I would use it in my inquiry to provide context on investigative tools—what they are and how they work.</p><p>-It raises questions like: What kind of device would be needed to definitively prove a ghost encounter? If current tools are unreliable, what alternatives exist?</p><p>-Understanding these tools helps readers judge how credible a paranormal investigator might be.</p>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="https://www.salon.com/2021/10/30/a-brief-examination-of-the-science-behind-ghost-hunting/" />
         <pubDate>2025-04-30 19:22:38 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/cedarby126/j46ksenh52s0gyiw/wish/3432119530</guid>
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>The shady science of ghost hunting</title>
         <author>cedarby126</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/cedarby126/j46ksenh52s0gyiw/wish/3432136223</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>-This article gives me another perspective on this topic. It explores how paranormal investigations can be seen as "shady" and points out how unreliable they can be.</p><p>-I'd use this article to explain the view that paranormal investigators are motivated by profit and fame. If they really wanted to uncover the truth, they could use more scientific technology and devices.</p><p>-What about the individuals who genuinely study whether or not ghosts exist?</p><p>-This source can provide another point of view to this inquiry and explain an opposing side</p>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="https://www.livescience.com/4261-shady-science-ghost-hunting.html" />
         <pubDate>2025-04-30 19:41:05 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/cedarby126/j46ksenh52s0gyiw/wish/3432136223</guid>
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>Ghost hunters haunted by new terror: competition
</title>
         <author>cedarby126</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/cedarby126/j46ksenh52s0gyiw/wish/3433307281</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>-This article shows how competition among paranormal investigators has ​led to increased rivalry among ghost hunting teams. It shows that many groups now prioritize media exposure and entertainment value over genuine investigation</p><p>-I would use this to strengthen the argument that investigations aren't genuine </p><p>-How does competition among teams affect the credibility and methods of paranormal investigations?</p><p>-Offers further insight on another reason why paranormal investigations may not be reliable</p>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="https://www.cnn.com/2013/09/07/us/ghost-hunters-haunted-by-new-terror-competition/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" />
         <pubDate>2025-05-01 18:52:52 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/cedarby126/j46ksenh52s0gyiw/wish/3433307281</guid>
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>Survey</title>
         <author>cedarby126</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/cedarby126/j46ksenh52s0gyiw/wish/3433319373</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>This Google survey is supporting evidence for how the public perceives the motivations behind paranormal investigations. I will use this as some factual data for a portion of my essay. Some questions that are prompted are: When did paranormal investigations become about making money and becoming famous? </p>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1TxqA_s5TDB6TyaGU4EIKk0Rsb5kjLt8ZFgj42k9NFUY/edit?usp=drivesdk" />
         <pubDate>2025-05-01 19:08:09 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/cedarby126/j46ksenh52s0gyiw/wish/3433319373</guid>
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>Using science to investigate the paranormal </title>
         <author>cedarby126</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/cedarby126/j46ksenh52s0gyiw/wish/3433407200</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>-Harry Price's work shows that investigating ghosts with science isn't new. He used real tests and research to find the truth, not just to entertain. This shows some ghost hunters have always been serious about uncovering facts</p><p>-I could use this to establish context or craft a narrative because it shows the idea that scientific ghost hunting exists</p><p>-How did his approach differ from today’s media-driven ghost hunting teams?</p><p>-This article contrasts with the articles that say ghost hunters investigate for fame and money</p>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="https://www.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/objects-and-stories/science-investigating-paranormal?utm_source" />
         <pubDate>2025-05-01 21:38:40 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/cedarby126/j46ksenh52s0gyiw/wish/3433407200</guid>
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>Visiting the Ferry Plantation House</title>
         <author>cedarby126</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/cedarby126/j46ksenh52s0gyiw/wish/3433461200</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>-Visiting the Ferry Plantation house will allow me to interview employees about any paranormal investigators who visited and Observe how much of the house’s story is based in historical fact vs. folklore</p><p>-I can use this as firsthand evidence that supports my argument. I can use vivid descriptions to describe the scene as my opening paragraph</p><p>-How much do they profit off of the paranormal aspect?</p><p>-This will help me apply the knowledge I've learned from my online sources to real life</p><p><strong>*I will be taking notes during my visit and interviews*</strong></p>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/3763289220/7408e4726511e49d7398082d219485b4/Screenshot_2025_05_01_7_29_08_PM.png" />
         <pubDate>2025-05-01 23:41:17 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/cedarby126/j46ksenh52s0gyiw/wish/3433461200</guid>
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>Interview requests </title>
         <author>cedarby126</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/cedarby126/j46ksenh52s0gyiw/wish/3433476687</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>*I have requested interviews with 3 people and none have reached back out yet*</strong></p><p>-I have reached out to someone on the production crew of Ghost Files, the author of "The Rise of Paranormal Investigations...on YouTube," and a professor of sociology. These people can give me important insight on the happenings of ghost hunting</p><p>-I will use quotes from the interviews to support my claims</p><p>-It will give real world support for the claims made in the articles </p>]]></description>
         <enclosure url="https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/3763289220/f6792923d016abb3b4a8cbe9c1ae8403/Screenshot_2025_05_01_7_49_14_PM.png" />
         <pubDate>2025-05-02 00:01:33 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/cedarby126/j46ksenh52s0gyiw/wish/3433476687</guid>
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>Potential questions for interviews</title>
         <author>cedarby126</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/cedarby126/j46ksenh52s0gyiw/wish/3433478570</link>
         <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
         <enclosure url="https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/3763289220/b2edfacf6271429eae7f8d695b4cb1ba/Legitimacy_of_Paranormal_Investigation_Interview_Questions.pdf" />
         <pubDate>2025-05-02 00:03:53 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/cedarby126/j46ksenh52s0gyiw/wish/3433478570</guid>
      </item>
   </channel>
</rss>
