Starr Review

What is a primary source?

• A document created by someone who was not present at the event

• A first-hand account of an event by eyewitnesses

• A fictional story about an event

• A summary of an event written years later

What is a secondary source?

• A first-hand account of an event

• An account created later by someone present at the event

• An account created later by someone not present at the event

• A live broadcast of an event

What does "sourcing" involve when examining a document?

• Analyzing the document's content for errors

• Examining who, when, where, and why the document was created

• Summarizing the main points of the document

• Comparing the document to other similar documents

What is the focus of "contextualizing" a document?

• Identifying the document's main theme

• Considering how the production time and place influenced the document

• Counting the number of pages in the document

• Checking the document for grammatical errors

What does the term "corroboration" refer to?

• Comparing sources and examining multiple perspectives to evaluate credibility

• Presenting an opinion influenced by personal circumstances

• Writing a detailed report on a single source

• Ignoring multiple perspectives to focus on one viewpoint

What is meant by "point of view" in a document?

• A factual statement without any bias

• An opinion or perspective influenced by the author's personal circumstances

• An opinion or perspective influenced by the reader's personal circumstances

• A detailed analysis of statistical data

What is the process of examining the text of a source to understand the author's claims and point of view called?

• Frame of reference

• Close reading

• Critical thinking

• Text analysis

What term describes the personal attributes and life experiences of an author that may have influenced their point of view?

• Close reading

• Perspective

• Frame of reference

• Context

What does the term "historical context" refer to?

• The future impact of an event

• The circumstances of the time in which an event occurred

• The circumstances of the location in which an event occurred

• The personal opinions of an author

What is the definition of "colonization"?

• The abandonment of a territory

• State sponsored settlement of people to new territories

• The destruction of a civilization

• The exploration of unknown lands