Analyzing Historical Sources

Question 1

After creating an effective research question, what should a historian have?

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a better understanding of potential research problems

Question 2

When using websites to research a topic, which domain tags indicate the most credible sources? Select three options.

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.edu; .gov; .org

Question 3

Which is the definition of a primary source?

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a source created by an eyewitness to a historical event

Question 4

Which secondary historical source is best to use in researching a paper about Hurricane Katrina’s impact on the Gulf Coast?

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newspapers.

Question 5

Which descriptions best characterize good research questions? Select three options.

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not too broad; narrow in focus; applicable to the topic

Question 6

Read the research question.Are social networking sites harmful?Which is the best revision of the research question?

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How are online users experiencing or addressing privacy issues on social networking sites?

Question 7

What is the definition of a reasoned judgment?

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a statement of a point of view that is supported by evidence

Question 8

What does asking "What is an author’s relationship to the material?” help to identify?

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point of view

Question 9

Nina is studying this poster for a project in her history class.

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What is the author's purpose in creating this source?

Question 10

Read the research topic.Jazz in the 1930s and its impactsWhich research question is most effective for this topic?

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How has music changed over time as a result of jazz in the 1930s?

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