Finding a Primary Source Document in UW Special Collections

Find a primary source document and submit a two-paragraph analysis of the document where you describe and analyze the document. The first paragraph should clearly and succinctly describe the document and include the following information: 1. Where the document came from (identify the archive and include a link or full citation of the document) 2. Who produced it (author) 3. When the document was produced (date; if not dated or unknown simply list that) 4. A brief summary of the main purpose and point(s) of the document The second paragraph should analyze the document and offer your interpretation of the document in light of what you have leamed about archival research and analysis in this lesson. You should include the following information. 1. Why you chose the document (how it pertains to your interests) 2. How you might use the document in your studies or on your developing portfolio 3. What you think of the document (i.e., is it interesting, disturbing, humorous, etc.) and why In order to effectively analyze your primary source, you might consider the following questions as you study your source. (Note that you do not need to answer all of these questions in your one-paragraph analysis—they are merely to help you analyze your primary source.) What is the context of the source and how might this influence the content of the source? That is, when was the source produced? Who produced it and why? What is the authors perspective? How might the answer to these questions shape the content of the source? How do your sources compare to themes or descriptions in the readings? In what ways are they similar or different and what do these similarities and differences suggest? Are there any ethical issues raised by your source? What other sources or perspectives might you compare this source with? What other information do you need to know in order to analyze the document and place it into historical context? What other sources might offer information that is missing from your document and/or provide an altemative, or perhaps even countp.RitstvagtWhd ows        

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