CONTENT STATEMENT
The use of primary and secondary sources of information includes an examination of the credibility of each source.
CONTENT ELABORATION
The use of primary and secondary sources in the study of history includes an analysis of their credibility – that is, whether or not they are believable. This is accomplished by checking sources for:
qualifications and reputation of the author;
agreement with other credible sources;
perspective or bias of the author (including stereotypes);
accuracy and internal consistency; and
circumstances in which the author prepared the source.
EXPECTATIONS FOR LEARNING
Analyze the credibility of primary and secondary sources.