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Cohort HIS-200-Q5861-OL-TRAD-UG.21EW5 Module Three: Communicating Historical Ideas | Learning Block 3-3 | Guidelines for Using Primary Sources Primary sources, by their very nature, can only give you partial understanding of an event. You can think of primary sources as a snapshot of an event: one source cannot show you what is going on behind the camera. You need many different pictures to put together the pieces of the puzzle. As a research le. As a researcher and student of history, you will have to fill in the gaps with your own background knowledge. This limitation is why you should begin your research with secondary sources. Once you have a basic knowledge of the topic you are researching and a general understanding of historians' arguments and interpretations, you can start looking for primary sources that will contribute to your essay. : Approaches to History, continued, you saw examples of databases where you can find primary sources. Shapiro Library has many suggestions for digital collections that include primary sources such as photographs, manuscripts, and documents. You can find a list of those databases at this link. Primary Source Databases The list below includes some suggestions of resources for you to search for primary sources. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list, but it is a good place to start. David Rumsey Map Collection: This collection has over 67,000 maps and images from around the world Primary Source Sets: This collection from the Library of Congress provides primary source sets for selected key topics in American History. 100 Milestone Documents: From the National Archives, this collection includes documents that cle American history from 1776 to 1965. Original and transcribed copies are both available. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Online Catalog_(PPOC): This database includes photographs drawings, prints, and drawings that represent close to 95% of the holdings in the Library of Congress. Smithsonian Source: A collection of primary sources from the Smithson keyword, topic, or type of source. Harvard Digital Collections: These collections are grouped by time period and subject Center for Creative Photography: Archives of photographs from modern North America's photographers. Searching for Primary Sources Searching for primary sources will probably be a little different from searching for secondary ones. Often primary source databases will categorize documents and images by subject, time period, or event. Many of the databases listed above also offer a search function. You should utilize the keywords you chose in Module Two: Approaches to History, continued that are related to your topic to search. Southern New Hampshire University HIS 200: Applied History Guidelines for Using Primary Sources . Previous Next Search Terms Module 3 Short Responses Answer the question below, using the information you have learned Content Navigation about primary sources. Type your response to the question in the textboxes below. Be sure to respond to each question in two to three complete sentences, using proper grammar. When you are finished, click "Submit." This response will be graded. After submitting, you can edit your response by clicking "Edit." Module 3 Short Responses - Question 7 Building on the keywords you identified in Theme 1, and the research of secondary sources you have done so far, what subjects, events, people, and time period are related to the topic you have chosen for your historical event analysis essay? Identifying these pieces will be useful as you search the primary source databases. Ready BIUSSORE- Subjects: Events: People: Time Period: Submit Analyzing Primary Sources Our knowledge of history comes from our interpretation of sources and events. The recording of historical events are influenced by the personal, social, or political opinions of the authors or participants in an event. As a student of history, you will encounter conflicting viewpoints of an event. As you write your historical analysis essay, pay attention to the different interpretations of your topic that you encounter. Ask yourself these questions when evaluating a primary source: . When was it written or created? . Who was the intended audience? . How reliable is the information presented? Some documents are written for propaganda purposes or an eyewitness account might be distorted. Crosscheck your source with others from the time period. Do they contradict each other? Who is the author or creator? Why did he or she write it? Can you detect a bias? Are there any internal contradictions in the source? What words does the author use that might point to his or her biases and assumptions? iases am I bringing to my interpretation of the source? Review Checkpoint To test your understanding of on the Question icon below. Click your selected response to see feedback displayed below it. If you have trouble answering, you are always free to return to this or any learning block to re-read the material. ? Previous