RPH Lesson 1.2 Flashcards
In the context of history, a ______ can be defined as artifacts
left by the past (Howell and Prevenier, 2001).
source.
Add. notes: This means that any object from
the past can be a source (i.e. old paintings, remains, written documents, etc.).
It is the study of historical writing. It is a method in doing historical research that focuses on gathering documents from various sources (different libraries and archives) to form a pool of evidence needed in making a descriptive or analytical narrative.
Historiography.
The greek words behind historiography.
The term is derived from the Greek word “historia” which means past and “graphia” which means to write.
There are two general kinds of sources of history:
(1) primary sources,
and (2) secondary sources.
These sources of history can simply be defined as first-hand accounts. These accounts are written by the ones who witnessed as the event transpired. This kind of source can usually be found in memoirs, diaries, and personal journals of individuals.
Primary Sources of history
These sources are already a derivative of primary sources which may provide interpretations, reflections, criticisms, etc. of it. Textbooks that compile and provide interpretations of historical events are great examples of secondary sources.
Secondary source.
Some sources provide both primary and secondary segments like
____________
newspapers.
Add. notes: Newspapers usually narrate events from the witness’ perspective
and also provide interpretations and reflections from the writers.
An example of a translated primary source.
the compilation by Emma Blair and James
Robertson’s The Philippine Islands 1493-1898 (1903-09).
Historical sources may also be classified as __________________________
intentional or
unintentional.
____________sources were created solely to leave the information
for the other people or the next generation.
Intentional.
________ sources were
created without the intent to leave the information for coming generations.
unintentional
Example of intentional source
True Version of the 1896 Philippine Revolution by Emilio Aguinaldo.
Example of unintentional source
Manunggul Jar
Furthermore, sources may also be classified as _______________________________________
written, archaeological,
or oral evidence.
Written sources can be categorized into. . .
(1) narrative or literary source:
- Narrative or literary
sources are documents that follow a narrated chronology for a variety of
motives. This category may include diaries, memoirs, even novels, and poetry.
(2) diplomatic source:
Diplomatic sources on the other hand are usually legal documents such as
executive orders or court rulings.
Historians view diplomatic sources as the
purest, most trustworthy, and best sources.
(3) social documents:
Lastly, social documents are
records from organizations and other bureaucracies. Birth, marriage, and death
records are examples of social documents.
