Social and political us History
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Document Analysis Worksheet
Each question is worth 1.5 points
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Who wrote it (author)?
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What do you know about the author?
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What motive might the author have had in writing this document?
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How familiar is the author with the subject discussed in the document?
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Who read/received it (who is the audience)?
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When was it written?
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In what context (historical settings) was it written or What was happening at the time in history this document was created?
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Where was it written?
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What type of document is this (poem, legal document, letter, etc.)?
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What is the author talking about (argument)?
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Write one paragraph summarizing this document.
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What specific information of importance is provided?
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What light does is shed on the society/events/issues described?
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What did you find out from this document that you might not learn anywhere else?
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Are important facts ignored/omitted?
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Why would such facts be omitted?
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Are there assertions made that are incorrect?
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Do you think the account/information is accurate/sincere?
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What makes you think so?
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What other documents or historical evidence are you going to use to help you understand this event or topic?
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Some rules to follow:
· Do not alter this document. Simply type your responses below the question in complete sentences. Do not use bold or a different color font. I will deduct points if the rules are not followed.
· Avoid excesses of language and judgement, as well as meaningless comments (this is a "most interesting document" - outline instead what makes it interesting).
· Never use the personal form (I, me, my)
· Your analysis must be typed, Times New Roman, font 12. Margins must be the default margins of the Microsoft Word program (in other words do not mess with the margins!)
· Cite the document parenthetically […] giving the # of the paragraph. Cite every time you raise specific information, or make deductions based on one or more of the paragraphs, as well as when quotations are provided.
· Example (Columbus 1492, para. 3)
