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History Source Analysis - Coggle Diagram
History Source Analysis
Reliability Checklist
Who created it?
When?
Why?
Cross-check?
Red flags
Spotting Propaganda
Exaggeration/caricature
Selective info
Emotional appeals
Symbols
Demonises others
Visual Sources
Advantages
Shows appearance
Captures atmosphere
Reveals social detail
Disadvantages
Selective
Can be staged/edited
Artist bias
Written Sources
Advantages
Detailed facts
Reveals thoughts/motives
Official records reliable
Disadvantages
Author bias
Written for audience
May hide truth
Hard to interpret
Oral/Aural Sources
Advantages
Voice to ordinary people
Captures emotion
Fills gaps
Disadvantages
Unreliable memory
Speaker bias
Interviewer influence
Cartoons
Advantages
Shows public opinion
Reveals issues
Clear political messages
Disadvantages
One-sided
Needs context
Opinion, not fact