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Research into the source. Everyone has an axe to grind, an angle and a purpose. Each of these will colour the viewpoint as no one is truly objective. Once you understand what the motives of a source are you can examine it more clearly. For instance, a medieval writer trying to get noticed and seek advancement from the king will want to flatter and gloss over the negative and exaggerate the positive. They may want to make the king seem more intelligent, more courageous in battle, or more fearsome so any passages written about a battle would need to be verified to be trustworthy.
If another, independent, source agrees with the sequence of events or sentiments expressed then it could be that the version is more trustworthy, as long as that second source isn't using the first as its basis or has the same set of motivations. For instance, we can know that The Battle of Hastings was fought at the place now called Battle as all sources, English and Norman agree. There also has been archaelogical evidence discovered to back it up. That will allow you to trust a the sources more. But where a source is the only one to attest something, then only examination of it can help.
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If the writer's account of events was verified by an eyewitnesses
Is Marco Polo's book a Primary source?
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What is secondary source'?
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What secondary source?
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The use of an artifact as a primary source is different than the use of a written primary source because when you exacavate for an artifact, you may have to make guesses. However, with a written primary source, you don't need to guess as the writing inside will have the answers to your questions or guesses.
What is a characterist of a primary source?
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How can you be honest at primary school?
Just make sure you trust who you're being honest with and then go for it!
What primary source contribution did george mcjunkin make to the history of New Mexico?
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Is caffeine animal source?
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Is painting primary or secondary source?
It really depends on if the painting was done in the time period in question. If the painting was done in the time period, it is a primary source. But, If you are using this for an essay, make sure to consult your teacher.
Why might the president refer to a primary source in an inaugral speech?
To make a connection between history and today
