primary source analysis

Formatting Sample/Example for 1-page response paper Shimko

Student’s Name

Document # and Title

The first paragraph should be a brief summary of the primary source. This includes the author, a

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The second paragraph should be placing the document in its historical context using specific

references to the textbook (with page numbers). For example: Why is the document important? Why was

it important at that specific time? What was happening at the time? Text Text Text Text Text Text Text

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The final paragraph should be your impression of the document. For example: Was it what you

expected? Did it enhance your understanding of the time period? Did the author seem to have ulterior

motives? What questions did the document leave you with? Text Text Text Text Text Text Text Text

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