Source question technique Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 things to look for in a source?
A
- Provenance
- Content and argument
- Tone and emphasis
2
Q
what is provenance?
A
- Who wrote the source
- When was it written
- What would the purpose of the author have been (to support, blame discredit, ext..)
3
Q
What is content and argument?
A
*What the source tells us
* Does the author show an opinion or viewpoint
(use quotes)
4
Q
What is tone and emphasis?
A
What tone does the source have in its language? (factual or balanced, emotional and opinionated)
