Thinking like a Historian -
Use the following strategies to examine the primary source
Sourcing: Think about the author, artist, or writer and the creation of the primary source. Who created it? When? Why was it created? For what purpose? How trustworthy is this source?
Contextualizing: Situate the source in time and place. What major events, themes, or peoples distinguish the era or period in which the source was created?
Close reading: Carefully consider what the document says and the language used to say it. Note interesting words or phrases; consider contextual clues about time, place, or people; or question facts, opinions, and perspectives.
Using background knowledge: Use prior knowledge to read and understand the source. What else do I know about this topic? What other knowledge can I apply?
Reading the silences: Identify what has been left out or is missing by asking questions of the source. What do you not hear or see? What did you expect to see and didn’t? Why?
Corroborating: Question important details across multiple sources to determine points of agreement and disagreement. How can you proceed with your historical investigation? What other primary sources might corroborate or refute this interpretation?
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