Document Analysis and Interpretation

the process of understanding a document's origins and using that information to interpret its meaning, perspective, and reliability.

a written or spoken position that uses reasoning to explain why and how an event in the past happened; usually done by making a claim or thesis, supported by evidence.

a careful and detailed analysis of a written work, or the result of that analysis, that involves paying close attention to a text to understand its meaning.

a conformity to facts; accuracy, especially when examining primary and secondary sources.

the social, political, cultural, and economic setting of a particular event, idea, or object in history; includes the attitudes, moods, and conditions that existed during a certain time and place; use of historical empathy to better understand the circumstances of a particular time.

the confirmation of information, facts, or data through vetting of multiple relevant, trustworthy sources; verifying the accuracy of evidence.

the practice of documenting history in a story-based form; reconstruction of historical events in a specific sequence in order to convey a larger message; subject to bias.

the ability to understand a subject in light of its origins and development, with the goal of improving understanding of the present and future.

the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views.

a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.