History Analysis Worksheet
HIS 100 Secondary Source Analysis Worksheet
Prompt: Replace the bracketed text with information from a secondary source of your choice. Be sure to include specific examples (page numbers, etc.). See the Sample Secondary Source Analysis Worksheet for reference on how to complete this assignment.
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Full APA citation |
Meyerson, M (2009) Liberty’s Blueprint, How Madison and Hamilton Wrote the Federalist Papers, Defined the Constitution, and Made Democracy Safe for the World. Basic Books. Retrieved from https://lgapi-us.libapps.com/widget_c.php?g=894687&p=6460393&output_format=3<i_id=4813<i_placement_id=0 |
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Identify author and describe potential biases. |
Michael Meyerson is a Law Professor at the University of Baltimore who specializes in constitutional law and American legal history. He is an author of numerous books and articles and is also a co-author. With his extreme knowledge of constitutional law could make him bias; however, he continues to stay committed to diversity fairness and equality issues. |
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Identify thesis and arguments. | |
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What primary sources did the source rely on? |
[Insert text.] |
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Is the source reliable and convincing? Why or why not? |
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How does the source relate to your project topic? How does it add to what you already know about the topic? |
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