What does the 'O' in OPVL stand for?

• Objective

• Origin

• Opinion

• Observation

2. When analyzing the origin of a source, which of the following is NOT typically considered?

• The creator of the source
  

• The purpose of the source
  

• The date the source was created
  

• The context in which the source was created

The 'Purpose' of a source mainly refers to:

• The type of document it is

• The reason why the source was created

• The place where the source was found

• The personal opinions of the creator

Why is understanding the 'Value' of a source important in historical analysis?

• To determine its price

• To understand the biases it might contain

• To assess what unique information or perspective it provides

• To judge the creator's character

Which question would you ask to determine the 'Limitation' of a source?

• Who created this source?

• What important information does this source provide?

• Does the creator have a bias that affects the content?

• What was the creator’s intention?

If a source is an eyewitness account from a soldier during a battle, what would be a likely limitation of this source?

• It gives a detailed overview of the entire war.

• It may have bias due to the soldier’s personal experience and emotions.

• It includes perspectives from all sides involved in the battle.

• It is created many years after the battle occurred.

Explain what is meant by the 'Origin' of a historical source. Why is it important to consider the origin when analyzing a source?

Imagine you have a diary entry written by a nurse during World War I. Discuss what the 'Purpose' of this source might be and how the intended audience could influence its content.

Provide an example of a historical source that might have high 'Value' but also significant 'Limitations'. Explain your reasoning for both value and limitation.