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A625-Field Historian Course ELO: Evaluate Historical Materials

A625-Field Historian Course ELO: Evaluate Historical Materials. HISTORIES One Third, Two Thirds Rule A Work of History = 1/3 Uncontested Fact 2/3 Authors Interpretation. A625-Field Historian Course ELO: Evaluate Historical Materials. Critical Reader = A Good Consumer

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A625-Field Historian Course ELO: Evaluate Historical Materials

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  1. A625-Field Historian CourseELO: Evaluate Historical Materials HISTORIES One Third, Two Thirds Rule A Work of History = 1/3 Uncontested Fact 2/3 Authors Interpretation

  2. A625-Field Historian CourseELO: Evaluate Historical Materials • Critical Reader = A Good Consumer • Both are concerned with - • Quality of the materials used in making the item • The craftsmanship of the person who did the work • The purpose for which the item was designed for

  3. A625-Field Historian CourseELO: Evaluate Historical Materials • The Author – Expertise and/or Qualifications • Academic Preparation • Extensive Personal Research • Personal Experience • Pitfall – authors background or experience, proximity to the action, and duty position influence his credibility.

  4. A625-Field Historian CourseELO: Evaluate Historical Materials • Three Phases to the Evaluation Process • The Preliminary Assessment Phase • The Concurrent Evaluation Phase • The Subsequent Evaluation Phase

  5. A625-Field Historian CourseELO: Evaluate Historical Materials • Preliminary Assessment Phase • Title page: Provides the Title, Author, Place and Date of Publication, Name of Publisher • Read the Preface • Scan the Bibliography

  6. A625-Field Historian CourseELO: Evaluate Historical Materials • The Concurrent Evaluation Phase • Read Critically • Look for Key Points Keep a Note Book • Remain Objective • Key Points of this Phase • Ask the Critical Questions • Did the Author Achieve his purpose

  7. A625-Field Historian CourseELO: Evaluate Historical Materials • The Subsequent Evaluation Phase • Measure Against Other Works • Decide on the Arguments Presented • Review the Note Book

  8. A625-Field Historian CourseELO: Evaluate Historical Materials • Pit Falls • Best Sellers don’t equal best historical works • Not all works serve the same purpose • A new work dose not equate to a better work

  9. A625-Field Historian CourseELO: Evaluate Historical Materials • Wrap Up • Apply Critical Evaluation To: Individual History Books, Articles, and Monograms. • Examine the Expertise or Qualifications of the Author. - Academic preparation, extensive personal research, and /or personal experience.

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