Source Analysis

A style of source analysis question you could be asked is to assess the _________________ of a source.

• Context

• Providence

• Corroboration

• Limitations

When determining the limitations of a source, which of these do you NOT have to consider?

• Authenticity

• If it is a Primary/Secondary source

• Motivations

• Tone

True or False: If you are asked to assess the value of a source, you must consider how the source relates to the topic.

• True

• False

What is the term used to say that a source's information needs to be checked against other sources on the same topic?

• Providence

• Motive

• Corroboration

• Usefulness

Which of these is NOT an example of a primary source?

• Original uniforms worn at a time in history
• Diaries written at the time of an event
• Film footage of a historical event
• A poem about World War II from your classmate

What type of source is this? An encyclopedia entry on the Vietnam War

• Primary
• Secondary

What type of source is this? The diary of Anne Frank -a young girl who lived in hiding during the Holocaust

• Primary
• Secondary

What type of source is this? Sheet music that was used to play military tunes during the Revolutionary War

• Primary
• Secondary

What type of source is this? A map of China created during ancient times

• Primary
• Secondary

What type of source is this? A transcript of Barack Obama’s first speech as President.

• Primary
• Secondary