2. History What is our source of knowledge?  Archaeology  Written documents Goal of this Course?  Seek the truth

3. Sources Sources 2 types  primary & secondary Primary What is primary source?  An account from the time period  For example? journal, letter, drawing, newspaper, report Secondary What is secondary source?  Interprets primary sources i.e. textbook

4. Primary SourcePrimary Source Strength  Provides greater understanding First hand account (sometimes) Weakness  Sometimes biased

5. How to Analyze a Source (seek the truth) Need to know:  S peaker (Author)  O ccasion  A udience  P urpose  S ubject  S ignificance SOAPSS

6. Secondary SourceSecondary Source Strengths  Primary sources analyzed the hard work is already done Seek the truth  SOAPSS  History changes  Need to be mindful of opinions / argument presented

7. Other IssuesOther Issues  Authors & Publishers aren‘t perfect:  Translation errors  Typos  Poor editing  Poor research