Primary sources

Primary sources add a different point of view for historical events. With a first-hand account it is easier for a reader to understand more clearly from someone who was present. A secondary source states the event in a more informational way that does not depict as much of a personal emotion. Both documents are valuable and it is important to acknowledge the importance of seeing both primary and secondary documents on a subject. Without primary documents we may end up with a lack of detail and…

documents for future generations. Sources that were taken during or immediately after a significant event are called primary. These sources provide the original information about the subject and portray the events in a realistic manner from a first-hand individual. Historians use primary sources to draw conclusion about a subject and provide a new perspective. When a historian uses primary sources to elaborate on a subject, he or she publishes secondary sources. Secondary sources are important…

Primary Source Homework Assignment 1 Though the African and Mediterranean people had distinct differences in their cultures, both contributed to human culture through the use of major water sources for the purpose of trade. The interaction with their trade partners resulted in the spread of technologies that created cultural shifts, and religious ideals, some of which influenced the development of the Hebrew monotheistic religion we know today as Judaism. Unlike the Mesopotamians at the time…

This primary source analysis is based upon the opinion of Judge Leon M. Bazile in a motion which was brought forth by Mildred and Richard Loving in 1965. The case was eventually appealed to the Supreme Court which fostered the landmark ruling of Loving v Virginia in 1967. The following will examine this source’s means of creation, how it came into being and its purpose for existing. This paper will then analyse the evidence behind the legal judgement, the tones accentuated in it and how…

was the answer to everything and they failed to see the importance of concepts such as beliefs, culture and religion. The first primary source is an excerpt from the book civilization and barbarism by Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, a writer from Argentina; he compares different societies and criticizes the gaucho who were considered to be cowboys. In the second primary source, it is a document issued by the Nicaraguan government targeting local agents who help conduct the census; it discusses…

A Primary Source Critique Paper The research problem that I have chosen in Unit 1 was pressure ulcers. This problem needs to be researched in order to properly address such problems in nursing home settings and to be able to find ways to at least prevent if not solve the problem is not only promoting positive patient care outcomes, but also increasing the quality of care of the nursing home facilities. As nurses, we are encouraged to apply evidence-based practice in our profession. In finding…

Identification and Evaluation of Sources The scope of this investigation covers the effects of technological development in American employment from the 1960s-1990s. It specifically focuses on the effects of computerization as computers began to replace human laborers. Source Evaluation #1: Primary Source One of my primary sources is the book Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: John F. Kennedy, 1962, accessed online. This book is a compilation of quotes spoken by President…

The source of the writings of the Torah has captivated many of the greatest minds in Christian thought today. Many evangelical scholars are asking; can the first five books of the bible be trusted? Where did the information come from? How can there be assurance that the information presented in the Pentateuch is truly the word of God? These questions and others like them are indeed vexing. Yet, there are theories and sources out there that seek to explain the origins of the first known…

Reflective Letter on MWA #2 There are many strategies and elements that should be used in an argumentative paper, the most important three of these strategies are ethos, pathos, and logos. Although you do not necessarily need to use all three of those strategies to make an effective argument, a writer does need a strong foundation in all three if they wish to write a strong argumentative paper that can be given out to the public (such as a newspaper editorial). In my paper “The Side You Don’t…

topic of women and piracy. Rediker argues that the stereotype during the 16th and 17th centuries was that women are not physically capable of being pirates and that only a certain type of women could ever take on the challenge. He uses primary and secondary sources that validates his claim that women are less physically capable to operate a ship than men. Rediker’s chapter also analyzes Anne Bonny and Mary Read’s lives and what made them want to challenge gender roles. He concludes that the…