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IMPACT-SE's Methodology
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IMPACT-SE (formerly CMIP)'s forte is its research methodology, which
focuses solely on the texts and their rhetoric, and analyzes them according
to specific
criteria, part of which were recommended by a UNESCO experts committee
and others were developed by IMPACT-SE (see below) in line with international
standards. Our methodology is designed to take into account every detail
within the textbooks; it does not paraphrase, rely on interpretations,
or attempt to illustrate preconceived notions. The Research Director,
who examines the books, also refers to previous IMPACT-SE reports based
on the same criteria.
UNESCO's recommended criteria:
- 1. Is the data given accurate and complete?
- 2. Are illustrations,
maps, and graphs up-to-date and accurate?
- 3. Are the achievements
of others recognized?
- 4. Are equal standards applied?
- 5. Are political disputes presented
objectively and honestly?
- 6. Is wording likely to create prejudice,
misapprehension, and conflict?
- 7. Are the ideals of freedom, dignity,
and fraternity being promoted?
- 8. Are the following needs being
emphasized: international cooperation, elaboration of common human
ideals, advancement
of the cause
of peace, and enforcement of the law?
IMPACT-SE's added criteria of analysis:
- 9. How are other peoples, religions, and communities perceived?
Are they recognized, accepted as equal, and respected? Or are they
presented
in a stereotyped and prejudiced way?
- 10. Does education foster peace?
Does it support a peace process? Is there room for improvement?
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