Statistical Literacy Guide: How to Spot Spin and Inappropriate Use of Statistics

http://www.parliament.uk/commons/lib/research/briefings/snsg-04446.pdf

Serves as a brief guide to how statistics can be twisted for particular purposes and how to spot such inappropriate use. From the Library of the House of Commons.

The Decline in America's Reputation: Why?

http://foreignaffairs.house.gov/110/42566.pdf

The first of three reports on America's international image, covering decline, impact on U.S. national interests, and recommendations. Based on a series of 10 hearings. From the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Contemporary Global Anti-Semitism

http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/102301.pdf

Includes contemporary forms of anti-semitic incidents and discourse, ways in which anti-semitic messages are distributed, and how to combat anti-semitism. From the State Department.

Finding Weakness in Jihadist Propaganda

http://stinet.dtic.mil/cgi-bin/GetTRDoc?AD=ADA471796&Location=U2&doc=GetTRDoc.pdf

Discusses the aims and methods of Jihadist propagandists and how U.S. forces could counter their efforts. From the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College.

Media Contracts: Activities and Financial Obligations for Seven Federal Departments

http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d06305.pdf

The most comprehensive investigation of controversial federal agency spending for public relations or, according to some, covert propaganda services. Examines seven federal agencies with the largest number of contracts (343) with public relations firms, including number of contracts, total dollars spent, method by which contract was awarded, and purpose of work to be performed. From the Government Accountability Office.

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