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Lesson 44 of 84 · Using Sources
How to Evaluate a Source
Source evaluation asks: Who created it? When? Why? Is it reliable? Understanding a source's perspective helps us judge its trustworthiness.
Key Facts
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Compare multiple sources for accuracy.
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Primary sources come from the original time.
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Secondary sources interpret the past.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What is an artifact?