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What is the primary purpose of sourcing in historical research?
What distinct characteristic defines primary sources?
In the context of historical documents, what does internal criticism refer to?
Which question would NOT be relevant for analyzing sourcing?
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What is the focus of corroboration in historical analysis?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of secondary sources?
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When evaluating evidence for external criticism, what is primarily assessed?
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How does contextualization enhance the understanding of a historical document?
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History is an account of the ______.
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The process of determining the authenticity of evidence is known as ______ criticism.
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Primary sources include narratives, public papers, and ______.
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Secondary sources are based on what was written or said by ______.
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An evaluation of the truthfulness and veracity of evidence is known as ______ criticism.
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Corroboration involves checking if other ______ agree with the claims made in a document.
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Contextualization seeks to understand when and where the document was ______.
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Physical evidence such as bones or ______ are considered primary sources.
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Study Notes
History as an Account of the Past
- History is an account of past events.
- Accounts differ depending on individual perspectives.
- Evidence is crucial for constructing historical accounts.
- It is important to question the reliability of evidence.
- One piece of evidence is insufficient to build a plausible account.
Steps in Analyzing Historical Sources
- Sourcing: Consider the author, their perspective, the reason for writing, the date and location of creation, and the reliability of the source.
- Close Reading: Analyze the author's claims, evidence used, language and symbols used for persuasion, and how language reflects the author's perspective.
- Contextualization: Consider the time and place of the document's creation, the differences and similarities with the present, and how the circumstances of creation might influence the content.
- Corroboration: Compare the information with other documents, identify agreements and disagreements, and assess the reliability of different sources.
Types of Historical Sources
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Primary Sources: Direct accounts from individuals who witnessed or participated in the event. This includes written documents (narratives, manuscripts, public papers, letters, diaries), and physical evidence (bones, fossils, artifacts, witness testimonies).
- Examples: Balangiga Bells, Jars found in Southern Leyte.
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Secondary Sources: Accounts based on information from other sources, not direct observers.
- Examples: Periodicals, newspapers, brochures, typescripts.
Evaluating Historical Sources
- Internal Criticism: Evaluating the truthfulness and veracity of the evidence.
- External Criticism: Determining the authenticity of the evidence.
The Provincial Jail of Leyte
- Located beside the Leyte Provincial Capitol.
- Established during the American era in 1909.
Introduction to History
- History is the study of the past.
- Perspective affects how history is interpreted.
- Evidence is essential for constructing historical accounts.
- All evidence should be questioned for reliability.
Sourcing
- Sources can be written, oral, or visual.
- Authors' perspectives, motives, and contexts influence their work.
- Evaluating a source's reliability involves examining its authenticity and credibility.
Close Reading
- Analyze the author's claims, evidence, and language.
- Identify persuasive techniques and how they shape the author's message.
- Understand how the language reflects the author's viewpoint.
Contextualization
- Determine the time and place of the document's creation.
- Consider the historical context and how it might have influenced the content.
- Identify similarities and differences between the past and present.
Corroboration
- Compare different sources and identify points of agreement and disagreement.
- Determine why discrepancies between sources might exist.
- Identify potential sources for further research.
- Evaluate the reliability of various sources.
- Consider the perspectives of other researchers and historians.
Historical Sources
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Primary Sources: Direct evidence from the time period being studied.
- Examples include:
- Written records (narratives, manuscripts, letters, diaries)
- Physical evidence (bones, fossils, artifacts)
- Testimony of eyewitnesses
- Examples include:
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Secondary Sources: Interpretations and analyses of primary sources.
- Examples include:
- Textbooks
- Articles
- Biographies
- Research papers
- Examples include:
Criticizing Sources
- Internal Criticism: Evaluating the truthfulness and veracity of evidence.
- External Criticism: Determining the authenticity of a source.
Leyte Provincial Jail
- Established in 1909 during the American era.
- Located beside the Leyte Provincial Capitol.
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This quiz explores the fundamental steps in analyzing historical sources, including sourcing, close reading, contextualization, and corroboration. Each step emphasizes the importance of evaluating evidence and perspectives in constructing historical accounts. Test your understanding of how to critically assess historical documents and their reliability.
