history

frame of reference

the personal attributes and life experiences of an author that may have influenced his/her point of view

close reading

Critically examining significant details and language patterns of a text in order to develop a deep understanding of the author's claims or point of view

point of view

an opinion or perspective presented by the authors personal circumtances

historical context

the circumstances of the time in which an event ocurred or in which an author

Corrobration

comparing different sources in order too 1) gain a more accurate account of the past 2)evaluate he validity of a source and /or 3) consider multiple perspective

Secondary source

accounts of events created at a later date and by someone who was not present at the event

sourcing

examining the "who," "what," "when," "where," and "why" of a document

Primary source

first-hand accounts of an event created by eyewitness of first recorders at the time of the event

Contextualizing

taking into consideration how the author was influenced by when and where the document was produced