How to critically evaluate a source

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Presnell, Jenny L., author

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Primary sources are the foundation of all historical research and enrich the understanding of the past. Primary sources are not neutral. They speak to an audience, reflect the perspective of their ...

Primary sources are the foundation of all historical research and enrich the understanding of the past. Primary sources are not neutral. They speak to an audience, reflect the perspective of their creator, and are situated in a time and place. Properly evaluating them not only will lead to the effective use of primary sources in your research but will also provide exciting and new insights into the past.

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