Source Analysis Practice Flashcard

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What does the term "perspective" refer to in source analysis?

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The point of view of the creator of the source

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What does "context" mean when analysing a source?

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The historical background and events related to the source

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When asked about the "purpose" of a source, what should you consider?

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Why the source was created and what message it is trying to convey

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If a question asks you to "identify the message" of a source, what are you being asked to do?

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Explain what the creator is trying to communicate to the audience.

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What does "reliability" refer to when evaluating a source?

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Whether the source provides accurate and trustworthy information

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Which of the following would make a source less reliable? It includes multiple perspectives, It was created by a historian using evidence from different sources, It is biased or presents only one side of an event, It was made close to the time of the event

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It is biased or presents only one side of an event

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When a question asks for "evidence from the source," what should you include?

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Direct quotes, statistics, or details from the source that support your answer

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If a source analysis question asks about "bias," what is it asking you to determine?

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If the source favours one side or opinion over another

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What does it mean if a source is "primary"?

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It was created by someone who witnessed or experienced the event

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Why is it important to consider the author of a source?

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To determine their perspective and possible bias