Questions and Answers
Sourcing involves questioning the believability of the document by asking: why, when, what, and ______.
etc.
Contextualization means putting yourself in the document/author's shoes by asking: when, what was ______/same, etc.
different
Corroboration involves comparing two documents by asking what do other ______ say, am I finding different versions, etc.
versions
Close reading entails evaluating sources, taking a closer look and examining the claims that the ______ made.
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In close reading, one might ask: What are their claims, how does this make me ______, what do they leave out, etc.
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Study Notes
Historical Thinking Skills
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Sourcing
- Assess the reliability of a document by questioning its authenticity.
- Consider essential questions: Why was it created? When was it produced? What is its purpose?
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Contextualization
- Understand the document's background by considering the author’s perspective.
- Reflect on the temporal context: When was it written? What were the societal conditions at that time?
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Corroboration
- Analyze multiple documents to identify differing perspectives and validate information.
- Key questions include: What do other versions indicate? Are there discrepancies among sources?
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Close Reading
- Conduct a detailed examination of the text to evaluate its arguments and intentions.
- Ask critical questions: What claims does the author make? How do the claims resonate emotionally? What information is omitted?
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Description
Test your knowledge of historical thinking skills including sourcing, contextualization, corroboration, and close reading. This quiz will challenge you to evaluate documents critically and understand their context and claims. Perfect for students of history looking to enhance their analytical abilities.
