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Analyzing Primary Sources Social Studies School Service www.socialstudies.com Copyright 2003 – Social Studies School Service 10200 Jefferson Blvd. Culver City, CA 90232 310-839-2436

Primary & Secondary Sources   Primary sources are historical documents, written accounts by first-hand witnesses, or objects that have survived from the past. Examples include letters, personal papers, government documents, oral accounts, diaries, maps, photographs, articles of clothing, artifacts (including art objects and architecture), coins, or stamps.  

Primary & Secondary Sources Secondary sources are accounts of past events created by people some time after those events happened.

Questions for Analyzing Primary Sources Who created the source and why? Did the recorder have first-hand knowledge of the event, or report what others saw or heard? Was the recorder a neutral party or did the author have opinions or interests that might have influenced what was recorded? Did the recorder wish to inform or persuade others? Did the recorder have reasons to be honest or dishonest?

Bias or Perspective Most evidence that historians analyze is biased in one way or another. It represents a certain perspective from one person or a group. Historians use the following guidelines when reviewing evidence from the past: Every piece of evidence and every source must be read or viewed skeptically and critically. Evidence should not be taken at face value. The author’s point of view must be considered. Each piece of evidence and source must be crosschecked and compared with related sources.

How to Analyze a Text   What type of document is this? Is it a letter, an official proclamation, a private diary entry, an advertisement, or perhaps a coded message?

How to Analyze a Text

How to Analyze a Text Why do you think the document was written? What evidence in the document helps you know why it was written? Is there a bias or certain perspective that the author is writing from?

How to Analyze a Photograph   Study the photograph for several minutes and write down everything that you think is important. Then divide the image into quadrants (4 sections) and detail the important elements from each section.

How to Analyze a Photograph

How to Analyze a Photograph What is the subject of the photograph? What does the photograph reveal about its subject? What is the setting for the photograph? What other details do you observe? When and where in the past do you think the photograph was taken? How can you tell? How would you describe the photographer's point of view?

How to Analyze a Political Cartoon Political cartoons use symbols and hyperbole (exaggeration) to make a point. Here are some helpful tips for analyzing a political cartoon:

How to Analyze a Political Cartoon

How to Analyze a Political Cartoon List the objects, people or symbols you see in the cartoon. What do you think each symbol means? Describe the action taking place in the cartoon. Are there words? Do they help to clarify the cartoon’s symbols? In your opinion, what is the message of the cartoon? Do you think others will interpret it differently?

How to Analyze a Historical Map Maps are symbolic representations of places set in relation to one another. All maps necessarily include some details and leave out others. Next time you look at a map ask yourself the following questions:  

How to Analyze a Historical Map

How to Analyze a Historical Map When and where was the map produced? What details has the map-maker chosen to include (or exclude) in order to complete this representation? Why do you think the map was drawn?

How to Analyze an Artifact Artifacts take on many forms. They might be a coin, a stone tool found in an archaeology excavation, a piece of clothing, or even a piece of trash from your classroom’s rubbish bin. Keep these points in mind when analyzing an artifact:  

How to Analyze an Artifact

How to Analyze an Artifact Why was this object created? What and where would it have been used? What does the artifact tell us about the technology at the time it was created? What can it tell us about the life and times of the people who used it?