Historiography

How do you define historiography?

Historians write with their own agenda in mind.

• True

• False

As academics, what are we referring to when we talk about history?

• The narrative that has been written by historians.

• The story of the past.

• Everything that has ever happened.

What do we need to be aware of when considering a historians perspective? List some examples.

There can be multiple perspectives or historical narratives that contest one another.

• True

• False

What can historians use to increase the usefulness and reliability of their narratives?

History changes depending on when the history was written.

• False

• True

Would you consider Brad a historian? Why or why not?

Is a historians perspective/narrative impacted by their religious beliefs?

• Yes

• No

• Depends on the belief.

What are the benefits of analysing the historiography around an event?