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Assessing Source Credibility: Author Expertise, Origins, and Intent
Evaluate the credibility and authority of primary and secondary sources based on author background, origin, and motivation.
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Analyzing Sources, Perspectives, and Historical Evidence
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Evaluate the purpose, point of view, credibility, accuracy, and relevance of historical sources to investigate social science questions.
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