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The assignment involves evaluating two online sources regarding traditional Ghanaian healthcare practices for a case study. Source 1 is an unreliable website with no author, numerous errors, and sensational claims, while Source 2 is a credible digitized document from the Ghana National Archives, authored by a British colonial administrator with proper citations. Students are tasked with identifying the nature of each source, assessing the reliability of Source 2 using the 5Ws 1H principle, and identifying red flags in Source 1 that undermine its credibility.

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Assignment

The assignment involves evaluating two online sources regarding traditional Ghanaian healthcare practices for a case study. Source 1 is an unreliable website with no author, numerous errors, and sensational claims, while Source 2 is a credible digitized document from the Ghana National Archives, authored by a British colonial administrator with proper citations. Students are tasked with identifying the nature of each source, assessing the reliability of Source 2 using the 5Ws 1H principle, and identifying red flags in Source 1 that undermine its credibility.

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ASSIGNMENT (10 Marks)

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: 26TH JANUARY, 2026 (BEFORE CLASSES START)


CASE STUDY: Evaluating Online Historical Sources
You are researching the history of traditional Ghanaian healthcare practices. You find two online
sources:
Source 1: A website called “Ancient Ghana Secrets” ([Link]) - No
author information provided - Contains many typos and grammatical errors - Claims to have
“exclusive” information about traditional healing practices - No citations or references to other
sources - Uses sensational language like “miraculous cures” and “ancient mysteries” - No
“About Us” or “Contact” section - Website design is colorful but unprofessional.
Source 2: A digitized document from the Ghana National Archives ([Link] -
Original document dated 1920, written by a British colonial administrator - Clearly identifies the
author and their position - Includes detailed descriptions of traditional healing practices observed
- References other colonial records - Hosted on the official government archive website - Clear
“About Us” section explaining the archive’s mission and standards - Document has been
professionally digitized and catalogued.
Question 1: For each source, identify whether it is a primary or secondary source and explain
your answer.
Question 2: Using the 5Ws 1H principle, evaluate the authenticity and reliability of Source 2
(the Ghana National Archives document). Address at least four of the six questions.
Question 3: Identify at least four red flags in Source 1 that indicate it may be unreliable or
“fake.” For each red flag, explain why it is concerning for historical research.

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