Transcript ACAPS Notes
Today’s Agenda:
1. Discussion of ACAPS
2. Examine Primary Sources
Primary
Sources
Secondary Sources
Maps
Visual images
Timelines
Examples?
Primary Sources at Yale
Primary Source Analysis:
The following questions should
always be considered when
analyzing a primary source
document or artifact. Although the
answers to these questions are not
always apparent, they can have
important affects on the meaning,
reliability, and significance of the
source.
Who
created the source and
what do you know about
them or their point of view?
How might this affect its’
meaning?
When
and where was the
source created? How may
this affect its’ meaning?
For
what audience was this
source created and why? How
may this affect its’ meaning?
For
what reason was this
source created? How might
this affect its’ meaning and
reliability? What do you know
about the source that may
help you further understand
its purpose?
Can
anything be learned or
inferred from this source?
What is the main idea and
why is this source important?
How does the source relate
to the question being asked?
Author:
Context:
Audience:
Purpose:
Significance: