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Component 3: Historical Investigation (Non-Exam Assessment)
3.4 Analyzing and Evaluating Sources
3.4.3 Synthesizing information from multiple sources
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What should you consider when analyzing the author's perspective in a source?
Viewpoint or bias
Consistency with other
reliable
sources increases the reliability of a source.
What is the main goal of evaluating source reliability?
Assess trustworthiness and accuracy
What are the main ideas in historical analysis?
Core concepts or arguments
Evidence used to support main ideas is called
supporting details
The author's perspective refers to their viewpoint or
bias
.
What is the primary goal of evaluating source reliability?
Assessing trustworthiness and accuracy
When evaluating consistency, a source should agree with other reliable
sources
What does objectivity refer to in source reliability?
Absence of personal bias
A peer-reviewed academic journal article is generally more
reliable
than a personal blog post.
What is the primary purpose of comparing and contrasting information from multiple sources?
Identifying similarities and differences
What are the two main categories of historical sources?
Primary and secondary
Primary sources are interpretations of secondary sources.
False
Match the source type with its description:
Primary Sources ↔️ Original materials from the time period
Secondary Sources ↔️ Analyses or interpretations of primary sources
For a study on World War I, a soldier's diary is a primary source, while a history book about the war is a secondary source.
secondary
What are examples of primary sources?
Diaries, letters, photographs
A history book analyzing World War II is a primary source.
False
When analyzing source content, identifying the main ideas involves recognizing the core topic and key
concepts
What should you consider when analyzing the author's perspective in a source?
Background, purpose, potential biases
The author's expertise is a key factor in evaluating source
reliability
.
What does objectivity refer to when evaluating source reliability?
Absence of personal bias
A peer-reviewed academic journal article is generally more reliable than a personal blog
post
What is an example of a primary source?
Official documents
A history book analyzing World War II is a
secondary source
.
Diaries, letters, and photographs are examples of
primary
What are interpretations and analyses of primary sources called?
Secondary sources
A letter written by a soldier during World War II is a secondary source.
False
When analyzing source content, understanding the main ideas involves identifying the core topic and key
concepts
When comparing sources, one feature to consider is their
evidence
Comparing different perspectives on the same event helps develop a
nuanced
understanding.
What is the goal of identifying common themes across multiple sources?
Recognizing recurring concepts
When analyzing documents about the Industrial Revolution, common themes include urbanization and social
inequality
What is the first step in formulating a synthesized argument?
Summarize evidence
Steps to formulate a synthesized argument:
1️⃣ Summarize evidence
2️⃣ Identify common themes
3️⃣ Combine key points
4️⃣ State a clear thesis
5️⃣ Support thesis with evidence
What is a primary source in historical research?
Original documents or artifacts
Match the source type with its description:
Primary Source ↔️ Materials from the time period
Secondary Source ↔️ Interpretations of primary sources
A letter written by a soldier during World War II is an example of a
primary
source.
A history book analyzing World War II is a
secondary source
.
What were two main ideas highlighted in Source A about the French Revolution?
Political factors ||| Republican ideals
When evaluating source reliability, the author's expertise refers to their knowledge and
credibility
in the subject area.
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