Australian Doc Study

Question 1

Explain the historical context

Answer 1

(1-2)- Identify the historical context for the things referred to in the source- ie was it a time of change, turmoil, prosperity

(1) - Who were the key players
(1) - Was there any historically significant events surrounding the source- what were they

Question 2

Compare and Contrast

Answer 2

(1-2)- reference the message in both sources

(1) points of comparison of the message
(1) points of contrast of the messages-
- reference the source

Question 3

Evaluate the usefulness of Sources 4 and 5

Answer 3

(1) Indication of how Source 4 & 5 represent
(1) Usefulness of the sources
(1) Limitations
(2) Evaluation of the usefulness
- which is more useful- why?, whether they are useful together as representations
- consider the issue of relevance & reliability when evaluating
- will the sources enhance or develop understandings of a particular historical topic

Question 4

Identify and discuss the authors perspective

Answer 4

(1) Articulation of the perspective source 6
(1) Articulation of the perspective source 7
(1-4) Analysis of the perspectives- this may include a discussion of
-motive
-bias
-time & place
-Purpose
> consider who created, why, what was happening at the time, intended audience, what has been left out/ omitted

Question 5

Evaluate the extent to which the seven source accurately reflect the …..

Answer 5

(1) Articulation of the different aspects of the topic/ issue shown
(1) Identification of aspects that have been omitted
(1) Identification of the significance of what has been omitted
(1-3) Evaluation of the extent the sources reflect what is referred in the question
- use structure of history essay condensed
- a statement of evaluation
-don’t repeat what the sources are about
-EVALUATE