History Skills: Source Origin Analysis

This video tutorial explains the concept of source origin, a key analysis skill in history studies. It covers how to identify the origin of a historical source by determining who created it and what type of source it is. The video provides examples, such as Macbeth by William Shakespeare and the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci, to illustrate the process. It emphasizes the importance of conducting background research to accurately identify source origin and offers guidance on what to do when the creator is unknown.

What is one of the simplest analysis skills to learn in history studies?

• Analyzing audience perspective

• Understanding historical context

• Identifying source origin

• Evaluating motives

Which of the following is NOT one of the six analysis skills needed in history?

• Perspective

• Context

• Interpretation

• Information

What are the two key components needed to identify the origin of a source?

• Purpose and audience

• Historical context and perspective

• Name of the creator and type of source

• Date of creation and location

What should you do if you cannot find the name of a source's creator?

• Guess the creator's name

• State where the source came from or the culture that produced it

• Use it without mentioning the creator

• Ignore the source

Why is it better to specify that a source is an academic journal rather than just a modern source?

• It provides more precise information

• It is a requirement for all sources

• It sounds more professional

• It is easier to remember

What should you do if you find a source without a known creator?

• Make up a creator's name

• Discard the source

• Use it without any reference

• State the culture or location that produced it

Who wrote the play Macbeth?

• Charles Dickens

• William Shakespeare

• Mark Twain

• Jane Austen

What type of work is Macbeth?

• A short story

• A play

• A poem

• A novel

Who created the Mona Lisa?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Vincent van Gogh

• Pablo Picasso

• Claude Monet

What type of source is the Mona Lisa?

• A manuscript

• A sculpture

• A painting

• A photograph