Primary:
Holmes. "Life in Brazil." Life in Brazil. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 May 2013. <http://www.lifeinbrazil.org/>.
This is a source about an American living in Brazil and his take on how to navigate the country. He talks about how to move through and understand various systems and spaces that any other foreigner may not understand. I do think this source is bias because the reason this man moved to live in Brazil was because the woman he loves is from there. This gives him a personal connection to a place he may not have otherwise decided to live in. I think that this source is useful because it gives an outsider view on Brazil. He is living in the moment and may have more to say than others.
Scheifer, Jussara Néri. "Courtesy and Social Situations." Interview. Cultural Interviews with Brazilian Executives. University of Texas, n.d. Web. 1 May 2013. <http://www.laits.utexas.edu/orkelm/brasil/culture.htm>.
This source contains many interviews with people who have lived and experienced Brazil. Many of them are natives and have lived there their entire lives. This does make the source bias because the people being interviewed have such a connection to Brazil. I do think it is reliable because it tells of firsthand accounts of life in Brazil.
Goulart, Lucio A. "Courtesy and Social Situations." Interview. Cultural Interviews with Brazilian Executives. University of Texas, n.d. Web. 1 May 2013. <http://www.laits.utexas.edu/orkelm/brasil/culture.htm>.
This source leads to an interview with a man who talks about male and female roles in the workplace. The interview is bias because it is of a man view on female roles in the workplace so it may be a distorted image. He plays up men’s roles. However i think it is a reliable source because it gives a male perspective on women and work.
Secondary:
Mainwaring, Scott, and Frances Hagopian. DEMOCRACY IN BRAZIL: ORIGINS, PROBLEMS, PROSPECTS. Thesis. Kellogg Institute, 1987. N.p.: n.p., n.d.DEMOCRACY IN BRAZIL: ORIGINS, PROBLEMS, PROSPECTS. Kellogg Institute. Web. 1 May 2013. <http://kellogg.nd.edu/publications/workingpapers/WPS/100.pdf>.
This source is a written paper that analyzing the conflicts in Brazil. It talks of it’s transition from military rule to a democracy. It analyzes political institutions and parties, politicians, and economy of Brazil. It tells of the pros and cons of a democracy for Brazil. I don’t see this source as bias because it is from an educational point of view. The people who wrote this took a step back and viewed Brazil from an unbiased view, which they did well. This is why I think this source is reliable.
"Brazil Is a Democratic Republic." Brazil. Natal Brazil, n.d. Web. 01 May 2013. <http://www.natal-brazil.com/brazil/democracy.html>.
This source talks about political corruption and how federal law works. It talks about how voting works and how representatives are picked. I don’t see a bias in this article and do think it is reliable.
De Onis, Juan. "Brazil on the Tightrope Toward Democracy." Foreign Affairs. Foreign Affairs, 1989. Web. 01 May 2013. <http://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/44899/juan-de-onis/brazil-on-the-tightrope-toward-democracy>.
In this article, it talks about Brazil and it’s process into becoming a democracy from a military reign. They had many supporters, the main one being the U.S. The article says the process went smoothly but the was a resistance to the change. This is why I think the source is not reliable because it contradicts other accounts of the event that had happened. I do think it is biased because of how Brazil is presented.
Ricky. "A Kid's Life in Brazil." ThinkQuest. Oracle Foundation, n.d. Web. 1 May 2013. <http://library.thinkquest.org/CR0212302/brazil.html>.
This source is about a girl who is 10 years old and is living in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. This source gives a kids perspective on living in Brazil. I don't think it is a credible source but it gives a different point of view. I do think it is biased because it is of someone living in Brazil and not of an outside source. This is a secondary source because of how the child gets its information.
Social Media:
Jr., Perry Bacon, and Juan Forero. "Obama Praises Brazil as Model of Democracy."Washington Post. The Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2011. Web. 01 May 2013. <http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/obama-visits-brazil-with-libya-on-his-mind/2011/03/20/ABZrNb1_story.html>.
This is an article talking about Obama and his praise for Brazil. He calls Brazil a “model” of democracy. He sees Brazil as a model for the Arab world to transition to democracy from a dictatorship. He gave this speech on a 5-day tour to promote American exports. I do think the speech was bias because Obama focused on democracy more than American exports. During this time, the crisis in Libya was at an all time high. Obama mentioned the name once and did not touch upon anything else.
Bevins, Vincent. "Brazil's Dilma Rousseff Is Popular, but Not among News Media." Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles Times, 03 Mar. 2013. Web. 01 May 2013. <http://articles.latimes.com/2013/mar/03/world/la-fg-brazil-hostile-media-20130304>.
This article is talking about Dilma Rousseff, the first woman president of Brazil. It talks of how she is popular among the public but not among social media. There is still trouble with freedom of press and speech online. The media often targets stories of corruption and it is still a problem with Dilma. Even though she has work on government corruption, she has not talked much about freedom of press. I think this isn’t bias because it doesn't play up one subject.
"Working and Earning Money in Brazil | Brazil for Life." YouTube. YouTube, 25 Feb. 2012. Web. 4 May 2013. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkwkwyBNoCs>.
This video talks about how to live and support yourself in Brazil. It talks about how to gain citizenship in Brazil and how difficult it is to get a job when you aren't Brazilian. There is a test to take that many people compete for and if you don't have a visa or can't speak Portuguese, the probability that you can get a paying job, is very slim. This may be a bit reliable because it is from a guy who has lived in Brazil and learned its ways of living. This makes it biased.
"Brazilians Seek Justice After U.S.-Backed Dictatorship." YouTube. YouTube, 28 May 2010. Web. 6 May 2013. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qjzLoWOwVw>.
This is a video talking about the U.S backed dictatorship in Brazil and how it is now being trialled for the almost two decades worth of torture during that time. Brazilians don't seem to think that they are the only ones at fault for the torture. It is a news report but doesn't seem to have a biased view on the report. The anchorwoman seems to be just reporting the facts.
"Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff: From Guerrilla Fighter to "the Most Powerful Woman in the World"" YouTube. YouTube, n.d. Web. 12 May 2013. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1>.
This is a video talking about Dilma Rousseff, the first female president in Brazil. She was once a guerrilla fighter who opposed the military rule and dictatorship. She was imprisoned and tortured. Through all this, she was able to overcome it and become a catalyst of change for Brazil. The video included interviews and speeches made by Dilma. I would say this source is reliable and biased.
Holmes. "Life in Brazil." Life in Brazil. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 May 2013. <http://www.lifeinbrazil.org/>.
This is a source about an American living in Brazil and his take on how to navigate the country. He talks about how to move through and understand various systems and spaces that any other foreigner may not understand. I do think this source is bias because the reason this man moved to live in Brazil was because the woman he loves is from there. This gives him a personal connection to a place he may not have otherwise decided to live in. I think that this source is useful because it gives an outsider view on Brazil. He is living in the moment and may have more to say than others.
Scheifer, Jussara Néri. "Courtesy and Social Situations." Interview. Cultural Interviews with Brazilian Executives. University of Texas, n.d. Web. 1 May 2013. <http://www.laits.utexas.edu/orkelm/brasil/culture.htm>.
This source contains many interviews with people who have lived and experienced Brazil. Many of them are natives and have lived there their entire lives. This does make the source bias because the people being interviewed have such a connection to Brazil. I do think it is reliable because it tells of firsthand accounts of life in Brazil.
Goulart, Lucio A. "Courtesy and Social Situations." Interview. Cultural Interviews with Brazilian Executives. University of Texas, n.d. Web. 1 May 2013. <http://www.laits.utexas.edu/orkelm/brasil/culture.htm>.
This source leads to an interview with a man who talks about male and female roles in the workplace. The interview is bias because it is of a man view on female roles in the workplace so it may be a distorted image. He plays up men’s roles. However i think it is a reliable source because it gives a male perspective on women and work.
Secondary:
Mainwaring, Scott, and Frances Hagopian. DEMOCRACY IN BRAZIL: ORIGINS, PROBLEMS, PROSPECTS. Thesis. Kellogg Institute, 1987. N.p.: n.p., n.d.DEMOCRACY IN BRAZIL: ORIGINS, PROBLEMS, PROSPECTS. Kellogg Institute. Web. 1 May 2013. <http://kellogg.nd.edu/publications/workingpapers/WPS/100.pdf>.
This source is a written paper that analyzing the conflicts in Brazil. It talks of it’s transition from military rule to a democracy. It analyzes political institutions and parties, politicians, and economy of Brazil. It tells of the pros and cons of a democracy for Brazil. I don’t see this source as bias because it is from an educational point of view. The people who wrote this took a step back and viewed Brazil from an unbiased view, which they did well. This is why I think this source is reliable.
"Brazil Is a Democratic Republic." Brazil. Natal Brazil, n.d. Web. 01 May 2013. <http://www.natal-brazil.com/brazil/democracy.html>.
This source talks about political corruption and how federal law works. It talks about how voting works and how representatives are picked. I don’t see a bias in this article and do think it is reliable.
De Onis, Juan. "Brazil on the Tightrope Toward Democracy." Foreign Affairs. Foreign Affairs, 1989. Web. 01 May 2013. <http://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/44899/juan-de-onis/brazil-on-the-tightrope-toward-democracy>.
In this article, it talks about Brazil and it’s process into becoming a democracy from a military reign. They had many supporters, the main one being the U.S. The article says the process went smoothly but the was a resistance to the change. This is why I think the source is not reliable because it contradicts other accounts of the event that had happened. I do think it is biased because of how Brazil is presented.
Ricky. "A Kid's Life in Brazil." ThinkQuest. Oracle Foundation, n.d. Web. 1 May 2013. <http://library.thinkquest.org/CR0212302/brazil.html>.
This source is about a girl who is 10 years old and is living in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. This source gives a kids perspective on living in Brazil. I don't think it is a credible source but it gives a different point of view. I do think it is biased because it is of someone living in Brazil and not of an outside source. This is a secondary source because of how the child gets its information.
Social Media:
Jr., Perry Bacon, and Juan Forero. "Obama Praises Brazil as Model of Democracy."Washington Post. The Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2011. Web. 01 May 2013. <http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/obama-visits-brazil-with-libya-on-his-mind/2011/03/20/ABZrNb1_story.html>.
This is an article talking about Obama and his praise for Brazil. He calls Brazil a “model” of democracy. He sees Brazil as a model for the Arab world to transition to democracy from a dictatorship. He gave this speech on a 5-day tour to promote American exports. I do think the speech was bias because Obama focused on democracy more than American exports. During this time, the crisis in Libya was at an all time high. Obama mentioned the name once and did not touch upon anything else.
Bevins, Vincent. "Brazil's Dilma Rousseff Is Popular, but Not among News Media." Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles Times, 03 Mar. 2013. Web. 01 May 2013. <http://articles.latimes.com/2013/mar/03/world/la-fg-brazil-hostile-media-20130304>.
This article is talking about Dilma Rousseff, the first woman president of Brazil. It talks of how she is popular among the public but not among social media. There is still trouble with freedom of press and speech online. The media often targets stories of corruption and it is still a problem with Dilma. Even though she has work on government corruption, she has not talked much about freedom of press. I think this isn’t bias because it doesn't play up one subject.
"Working and Earning Money in Brazil | Brazil for Life." YouTube. YouTube, 25 Feb. 2012. Web. 4 May 2013. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkwkwyBNoCs>.
This video talks about how to live and support yourself in Brazil. It talks about how to gain citizenship in Brazil and how difficult it is to get a job when you aren't Brazilian. There is a test to take that many people compete for and if you don't have a visa or can't speak Portuguese, the probability that you can get a paying job, is very slim. This may be a bit reliable because it is from a guy who has lived in Brazil and learned its ways of living. This makes it biased.
"Brazilians Seek Justice After U.S.-Backed Dictatorship." YouTube. YouTube, 28 May 2010. Web. 6 May 2013. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qjzLoWOwVw>.
This is a video talking about the U.S backed dictatorship in Brazil and how it is now being trialled for the almost two decades worth of torture during that time. Brazilians don't seem to think that they are the only ones at fault for the torture. It is a news report but doesn't seem to have a biased view on the report. The anchorwoman seems to be just reporting the facts.
"Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff: From Guerrilla Fighter to "the Most Powerful Woman in the World"" YouTube. YouTube, n.d. Web. 12 May 2013. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1>.
This is a video talking about Dilma Rousseff, the first female president in Brazil. She was once a guerrilla fighter who opposed the military rule and dictatorship. She was imprisoned and tortured. Through all this, she was able to overcome it and become a catalyst of change for Brazil. The video included interviews and speeches made by Dilma. I would say this source is reliable and biased.