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