Analysing sources

[roshanajabbour]

When analysing sources, what are the main things that should be included?
e.g. bias, origin etc

[midorinomizu]

It would depend on what the question is asking you. For example, if given a Mosaic for Pompeii and Herculaneum you might be asked to state what it shows about the economy or architecture, if you know what I mean. But in short answers always refer back to the question. If it helps, label in the source booklet with things relevant to what your trying to find. It helps organise your thoughts and even develop more if needed.

[vyca]

Yeah for written sources as you said bias, origin, time they were writing (after or during), whether they were critical about the sources they used to form their writings (so if they're reliable), their purpose (e.g. Julius caesar's book the gallic wars was to glorify himself and justify his actions)