1920s Skills And Methods
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The document outlines skills and methods for analyzing sources from the 1920s. It defines primary and secondary sources, and explains that primary sources were created during the event while secondary sources discuss past events. It also discusses how to identify credible and reliable sources by looking at citations, references, consistency, and reputation. Additionally, it explains how historical circumstances can impact an author's perspective and purpose. Finally, it distinguishes between bias, which involves strong opinions not always backed by evidence, and facts, which can be proven with evidence to support statements of truth.
1920s Skills And Methods
- 1. 1920's Skills and Methods 10 th Grade Social Studies Learning Targets: I CAN explain the difference between primary and secondary sources. I AM able to identify credible and reliable sources of information. I CAN understand how historical circumstances play a role in the author's purpose for writing. I KNOW the difference between bias and fact.
- 2. Primary Source A document, book, article, etc. written during the time period by a person who experienced or witnessed the event. Autobiography, diary entry, government document, etc.
- 3. Secondary Source A document, book, article, etc. written after an event occurred or about an event that happened in the past. The author did not experience the event. Biography, text book, encyclopedia
- 4. Credible and Reliable Sources Credible and Reliable Requirements The author uses citations or references Bibliography or works cited The author does not contradict themselves The author agrees or references other credible sources The author has a good reputation Avoid tabloids or Wikipedia!
- 5. Historical Circumstances Political, social, or economic events can affect the opinions or viewpoints of the author. The author's audience may be to a specific historical idea or group of people Adolf Hitler and the Holocaust Woodrow Wilson and his 14 points after WWI Upton Sinclair and working conditions for immigrant workers
- 6. Bias and Fact Bias A very strong belief or opinion about an issue Does not always use evidence Sometimes uses stereotypes Not always a reliable or credible source Fact Evidence that can be proven Used to prove a point or support a statement Believed to be “truth”