AAS.SS.17.D

Evaluate the validity of a source based on corroboration with other sources and information about the author, including points of view, frames of reference, and historical context.

Ethnic Studies: African American Studies · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010

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Vocabulary
validitysourcecorroborationinformationauthorpoints of viewframes of referencehistorical context
Skills
  • evaluate (the validity of a source) #dok3
  • corroborate (information from multiple sources) #dok3
  • analyze (author's point of view, frame of reference, and historical context) #dok3
  • justify (the reliability of a source using evidence) #dok4
Learning Targets
  • I can define validity, corroboration, and historical context in historical research. #dok1
  • I can identify information about the author, including point of view and frame of reference, from a given source. #dok1
  • I can explain how to corroborate information across multiple sources. #dok2
  • I can describe how historical context, points of view, and frames of reference impact the validity of a source. #dok2
  • I can evaluate the validity of a source by examining corroboration and the author’s perspective. #dok3
  • I can analyze historical sources to determine bias based on the author’s context and viewpoint. #dok3
  • I can justify my reasoning about a source’s reliability using evidence from corroborative and contextual analysis. #dok4
Big Ideas
  • The validity of a historical source depends on corroboration with other sources and an understanding of the author's perspective and context.
  • Critical evaluation of sources is essential for constructing accurate interpretations of historical events.
Essential Questions
  • How can corroboration with other sources help establish the validity of a historical source?
  • Why is it important to consider the author’s point of view and historical context when evaluating sources?
  • What steps can historians take to determine whether a source is reliable?
  • How do points of view, frames of reference, and historical context influence the way history is recorded and interpreted?
  • In what ways does understanding bias contribute to stronger historical analysis?