Analysis &

Use of Sources
Group 3
Historical Method

The historical method a.k.a histography comprises the

techniques and guidelines by which historians use primary sources and
other evidence to research and then write histories in the form of
accounts of the past.
According to Garraghan and Delanglez (1946), the historical method includes
source criticism which studies the internal and external validity of the sources,
using the following questions as a guide:

When was the source, written or unwritten, produced?

Where was it produced?
By whom was it produced?
From what pre-existing material was it produced?
In what original form was it produced?
What is the evidential value of its contents?
Historical sources can be classified between

Primary Sources Secondary Sources

Produced at the same time as the event, Produced by an author who used primary
period, or subject being studied. sources to produce the material.
Historian should be able to conduct an external and internal criticism.

External Criticism Internal Criticism

Determines the authenticity of a source by Determines the credibility by examining its
checking its validity and origin. meaning, accuracy and trustworthiness.
Separating fact from opinion

FACT OPINION
Something that can be proved when an An opinion is based on what a person, or
event took place, what happened, and who persons, may believe to be true..
was involved.
Historical analysis involves examining past
events, ideas, and actions to understand their
significance, causes, and effects.
Here are some key aspects of historical analysis:

1. Primary & Secondary Sources

2. Contextualization
3. Causation
4. Interpretation
5. Comparative Analysis
6. Histography
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