OPVL Review

When analyzing the origin of a source, we look at which of the following (check all that apply):

• Who created it (author)

• When (date or time period)

• What type of primary source it is

• Why the source was written

• Where the source was produced

When analyzing the purpose of a source, we look at which of the following (check all that apply):

• Who created it (author)

• When (date or time period)

• What type of primary source it is

• Why the source was written

• Where the source was produced

A ______________ describes the aspects of a source which might take away from a historians understanding of a time period or event. While this does not mean the source is useless, it is something to keep in mind when reading the source--a historian might need to compare it to other sources in order to determine its useful and be critical of some of the flaws of the source.

A ______________ describes the aspects of a source which is useful to a historian who is studying a certain time period or event.

Which of the following are values of a speech? Check all that apply.

• Given by a person (who might represent a group) and it will show their motives or beliefs.

• Given to the public, in front of witnesses, might be more reliable and accurate as there are people who can fact check/call out a lie.

• Gives an idea of a person’s personal thoughts, feelings and observations over time. Can include perspectives and thoughts on certain events.

• It might only show a single perspective.

• Are often (but not always) given to persuade, convince, or motivate. This means the this could be missing certain information or even contain lies to persuade a group one way or another.

Which of the following are limitations of a speech? Check all that apply.

• Given by a person (who might represent a group) and it will show their motives or beliefs.

• Given to the public, in front of witnesses, might be more reliable and accurate as there are people who can fact check/call out a lie.

• May recall events wrong.

• It might only show a single perspective.

• Are often (but not always) given to persuade, convince, or motivate. This means the this could be missing certain information or even contain lies to persuade a group one way or another.

Which of the following are values of a diary/journal? Check all that apply.

• Gives an idea of a person’s personal thoughts, feelings and observations over time. Can include perspectives and thoughts on certain events.

• It's meant to be read only by the person who wrote it; unlikely to contain lies or deliberate misinformation.

• Given to the public, in front of witnesses, might be more reliable and accurate as there are people who can fact check/call out a lie.

• The purpose is for personal reflection; information may be incomplete or written in a way that is only understood to the author.

• As it's someone's thoughts and feelings, it may not be factually accurate.

Which of the following are limitations of a diary/journal? Check all that apply.

• Gives an idea of a person’s personal thoughts, feelings and observations over time. Can include perspectives and thoughts on certain events.

• It's meant to be read only by the person who wrote it; unlikely to contain lies or deliberate misinformation.

• It might only show a single perspective.

• The purpose is for personal reflection; information may be incomplete or written in a way that is only understood to the author.

• As it's someone's thoughts and feelings, it may not be factually accurate.

Which of the following are values of a memoir? Check all that apply.

• As it is written long after events have occurred, the author has had some time to consider events (hindsight). Would be less based on emotion, and more on reflection. More time to consider the views of others.

• Insight into that particular author’s perspective on an event or a time period.

• Given to the public, in front of witnesses, might be more reliable and accurate as there are people who can fact check/call out a lie.

• It's meant to be read only by the person who wrote it; unlikely to contain lies or deliberate misinformation.

• As it's someone's thoughts and feelings, it may not be factually accurate.

Source A: A speech given by a student running for the position of president of student government in 1996 at a school-wide assembly.

"If elected as your next student body president, I promise to be the best possible leader and to represent your interests to the best of my ability. We are all concerned about the amount of homework be given each day. As your elected president I promise to ban homework permanently."

Who wrote this source?