Historiography and Historical Research Methods

The video tutorial covers the four main stages of historical research: heuristics, critique, interpretation, and historiography. It explains how to gather and differentiate sources, verify their credibility and authenticity, interpret data, and finally, document history through historiography. The tutorial also discusses different types of historiography, including traditional, colonial, and national, highlighting their characteristics and differences.

What is the primary goal of historical research methodology?

• To create fictional stories

• To entertain readers

• To ensure historical works are accountable

• To simplify complex events

In the heuristics stage, what is a primary source?

• A source that is outdated

• A source from a secondary author

• A source from a direct witness or participant

• A source that is fictional

Which of the following is NOT a form of source in the heuristics stage?

• Written

• Oral

• Digital

• Visual

What does internal criticism focus on?

• The length of the source

• The authenticity of the source

• The credibility of the source

• The popularity of the source

What is the main purpose of the interpretation stage?

• To verify the sources

• To draw conclusions from verified facts

• To publish the research

• To gather more sources

In the interpretation stage, what is synthesis?

• Combining facts to form a narrative

• Creating fictional accounts

• Ignoring irrelevant facts

• Breaking down facts

What is historiography?

• The analysis of current events

• The collection of artifacts

• The writing of history

• The study of fictional stories

Which type of historiography focuses on the perspective of European colonizers?

• Colonial

• Modern

• Traditional

• National

What characterizes traditional historiography?

• Focus on technological advancements

• Focus on common people

• Focus on royal families

• Focus on economic data

Which historiography type emerged after Indonesia's independence?

• Colonial

• Traditional

• Global

• National