The Jargon of Historical Thinking

When we think about the document's author, purpose, and credibility we are...?

• sourcing

• contextualization

• corroboration

• close reading

When we think about the setting or context of the document we are using ...?

• sourcing

• contextualization

• corroboration

• close reading

When we think about how things are similar to or different from now we are using ...?

• sourcing

• contextualization

• corroboration

• close reading

When we locate and use additional documents that support a premise or idea, we are using ...?

• sourcing

• contextualization

• corroboration

• close reading

When we ask where else can we find more information to support this idea, we are using ...?

• sourcing

• contextualization

• corroboration

• close reading

When we examine the author's claims, supporting evidence, and gaps in information, we are ...?

• sourcing

• contextualization

• corroboration

• close reading

When we ask what the author was trying to convince the reader of, we are ...?

• sourcing

• contextualization

• corroboration

• close reading

When we ask what the impact of one event on another, we are looking at ...?

• cause & effect

• compare

• change over time

• point of view

When we identify how events, ideas, or people are similar and different, we are ...?

• cause & effect

• comparing

• change over time

• point of view

When we ask what has changed and what has stayed the same, we are looking at ...?

• cause & effect

• comparing

• change over time

• point of view