Author's Purpose
Why the author created the source.
What is author's purpose
Type of source that is written at the time of the event being studied (first-hand account)
What is primary source
Credible source
What is a source that is trustworthy or reliable
When asked "When was this source created?", we look for this in the Source Information
What is date/year/time
This author's purpose educates or communicates something to the reader
What is to inform
Type of source that is written after the time of the event being studied
What is secondary source
Things needed to make a source credible
What is an educated and trusted author, references/citations to other reliable sources, and true facts/data not opinions
When discussing the years BEFORE the year 0, we use these 2-3 letter abbreviations
What is BC or BCE?
This author's purpose aims to convince the reader to believe something or think a certain way about something
What is to persuade
DAILY DOUBLE
A disadvantage or limitation of using a primary source
Only one perspective being represented
Source that only shows ONE side of the story
What is "biased"?
When asked "Who was this source created by?", we look for this in the Source Information
Name/ Author/ Organization/ Website
This author's purpose aims to evoke emotion in the reader such as delight or joy
What is to entertain
A disadvantage or limitation of using a secondary source
What is could be less accurate or detailed
This type of author would make the source more credible
Skilled historian or expert on topic of study
When discussing the years AFTER the year 0, we use these 2-letter abbreviations.
What is CE or AD?
"This class is so well-behaved. They are respectful to the teacher and peers, they always clean up after themselves, and they are so kind. "
What is this author's purpose? (Hint: it starts with a P)
What is to praise
An advantage or benefit of using a secondary source
What is considering multiple perspectives
"I drove all the way to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to watch the Commanders play the Eagles".
Source Information: Written by Susie in Glen Burnie, Maryland, 2025.
This source was written in this state.
What is Maryland