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: