Primary Sources (AQA A-Level History): Flashcards
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Min. primary sources needed for NEA
Min. primary sources needed for NEA
At least 3
How many sources must be different types?
How many sources must be different types?
At least 2 of the 3
What must you have before searching for sources?
What must you have before searching for sources?
Absolute clarity about what you hope to achieve
Accessibility requirement for sources
Accessibility requirement for sources
Must be publicly accessible (no passwords/subscriptions)
What do search rankings reflect?
What do search rankings reflect?
Popularity and links, not quality or reliability
Fundamental purpose of using primary sources in NEA
Fundamental purpose of using primary sources in NEA
Support the answer you are advancing to your question
Definition of 'value' of a source
Definition of 'value' of a source
How much it assists in answering your NEA question
5 provenance factors to consider
5 provenance factors to consider
Author, date, type, intended audience, purpose
Is the most reliable source always most valuable?
Is the most reliable source always most valuable?
No; inaccurate/biased sources can be highly valuable
3 essential abilities for source analysis
3 essential abilities for source analysis
Read carefully, evaluate content, evaluate provenance