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Grade 10 History essentials

History โ€ข Essential reference โ€ข Grade 10

Strong source analysis = Origin + Purpose + Evidence + Context
OriginWho created the source and when (Not applicable)

When to use it

Use when evaluating usefulness, reliability and bias in a source.

Worked example

Identify the creator, intended audience, evidence and historical setting.

Common mistakes

  • Calling a source unreliable only because it is biased.

Practice question

Apply the four-part rule to one historical source.

Grade 11 History essentials

History โ€ข Essential reference โ€ข Grade 11

Strong source analysis = Origin + Purpose + Evidence + Context
OriginWho created the source and when (Not applicable)

When to use it

Use when evaluating usefulness, reliability and bias in a source.

Worked example

Identify the creator, intended audience, evidence and historical setting.

Common mistakes

  • Calling a source unreliable only because it is biased.

Practice question

Apply the four-part rule to one historical source.

Grade 12 History essentials

History โ€ข Essential reference โ€ข Grade 12

Strong source analysis = Origin + Purpose + Evidence + Context
OriginWho created the source and when (Not applicable)

When to use it

Use when evaluating usefulness, reliability and bias in a source.

Worked example

Identify the creator, intended audience, evidence and historical setting.

Common mistakes

  • Calling a source unreliable only because it is biased.

Practice question

Apply the four-part rule to one historical source.