Evaluate the credibility an reliability of a primary source to determine whether it can be considered reliable evidence

Purpose This assignment asks you to demonstrate the course competencies 1-3 by evaluating the credibility and reliability of a primary source. The skill of source analysis is not only useful for historians. Source analysis, including understanding perspective, bias, audience, and purpose, is critical for successfully navigating the overwhelming amount of information in our world today.

 Learning Objectives The purpose of this assignment is to help you practice the following skills that are essential to your success in this course / in school / in this field / in professional life beyond school:

• Evaluate the credibility an reliability of a primary source to determine whether it can be considered reliable evidence

• Write an argumentative, thesis-driven and evidence-based paper