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Working with Primary Sources - U.S.

First Edition ©2019 Bedford/St. Martin's

In this tutorial, students will learn what exactly  historical sources are, the difference between primary and secondary sources, how to read and analyze a written source, and how to read and analyze a visual source. Students are guided through basic skills needed for success in their history c...
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ISBN:9781319172039

Cover: Working with Primary Sources - U.S., 1st Edition by Bedford/St. Martin's

In this tutorial, students will learn what exactly  historical sources are, the difference between primary and secondary sources, how to read and analyze a written source, and how to read and analyze a visual source. Students are guided through basic skills needed for success in their history course, freeing instructors to spend class time focusing on content and interpretation.

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Table of Contents

What Are Historical Sources?   
Distinguishing between Primary and Secondary Sources
Analyzing Written Primary Sources     
Working through a Written Primary Source    
Analyzing Visual Primary Sources     
Working through a Primary Visual Source    
Conclusion    
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