HIS 110 – History
Southern New Hampshire University
Scenario:
Analyze historical events with deeper engagement in primary and secondary sources.
Assignment Instructions / Questions:
1. Differentiate between primary and secondary sources.
- Provide examples from multiple historical periods.
- Discuss their value and limitations in research.
2. Analyze one chosen historical event.
- Include perspectives from different groups or stakeholders.
- Explain how interpretation changes depending on the source.
3. Discuss how historians handle conflicting evidence.
- Provide real examples of historiographical debate.
4. Reflect on the importance of source evaluation.
- Explain how it builds critical thinking for historians.
Deliverables:
A written analysis essay including examples of sources, event analysis, evaluation of conflicting evidence, and
reflection.
, Assignment 2: Thinking Critically About Your Historical
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