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Source Analysis Outline Guide

The document outlines a structured approach for analyzing a source, requiring the identification of the source's type, main idea, and author's opinion, along with supporting evidence. It emphasizes the importance of connecting interpretations to both the source and broader Social Studies concepts. Additionally, it instructs on how to articulate a personal position on the topic, incorporating a relevant case study for support.

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Source Analysis Outline Guide

The document outlines a structured approach for analyzing a source, requiring the identification of the source's type, main idea, and author's opinion, along with supporting evidence. It emphasizes the importance of connecting interpretations to both the source and broader Social Studies concepts. Additionally, it instructs on how to articulate a personal position on the topic, incorporating a relevant case study for support.

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Use this outline to organize your ideas.

YOU MUST
create a 2 paragraph response for your good copy.

Paragraph 1 Outline
Copy and paste the source you are analyzing here:

Identify the type of


source and include
any relevant
information about
the source (ex: title,
author)

Identify the topic


or main idea of the
source. What “BIG
IDEA” does it
address?

Explain the main


message of the
source. What is the
author’s opinion or
position?

Support your
interpretations by
referring to the
source (evidence
from the source)

Explain the
evidence you
provided.

Support your
interpretations by
referring to your
understanding of
Social Studies
(evidence from the
course)

Answer to question
1 from the prompt.

Paragraph 2 (5-6 sentences)

Answer the second question


fromthe prompt; state your
position on the topic.

Explain your position in relation


to source one (compare: do you
agree or disagree? Why or why
not?)

Include a case study (example


from class) that supports your
position on the prompt
question.

Use your outline to create a good copy. We are putting that into Vretta

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