Point of View (POV)
An opinion or perspective belonging to the author of a historical account
Historical Context
The setting and circumstances of the time the historical account was made
Contextualizing
Taking into consideration how the author was influenced by their surroundings
Sourcing
examining the "who" "what" "when" "where" "why" of a document
Primary Source
First-hand accounts of an event created by an eyewitness
Secondary Source
Accounts of events created at a later date and by someone who was not present at the event
Corroboration
Comparing different sources to gain a more accurate account of the past
Close Reading
Examining important details in text or language in order to understand a historical account
Research
The gathering and investigation of evidence in order to reach new conclusions
Historical Account
A record of the past
Credible
believable or reliable