HIP Test Review

What does HIP stand for?

Historical Inquiry Process

What is a primary source?

a document or physical which was written &/or created during the time under study

What is a secondary source?

informational source that analyze, assess, or interpret a historical event, generally using primary source to do so

What are the 3 steps of the HIP process?

1. Ask a question

2. Research, evaluate, analyze sources (1. sourcing 2. contextualization 3. close reading 4. corroboration)

3. Draw a conclusion/interpretation (answers the questions)

examples of a primary source

radio, podcast, maps, pictures, chairs, desk, magazines, articles, statistics, grades,

examples of secondary sources

AI, Goggle, CNN 10, Junior Scholastic, Wikipedia, biographies, documentaries

define sourcing

sourcing is a historical thinking skill that involves, evaluating a doc by examining who wrote it, when and where it was created, why it was produced, and how the author’s perspective shapes its reliability/credibility.

questions to ask yourself to determine the _______ _______

reliability/credibility

who created the source?

think about their expertise, position, role, and or background

what was the source?

think about the type of source. is it a dairy, object, photograph, book, menu…?

where was the creator when it was made

did it impact what the creator could actually know, see, or feel during an event?

when was it created?

think about weather it was created during the event, right after, or years later?

why was it written?

was the purpose to inform, persuade, sell, justify an action, or entertain?

who was the intended audience?

was it meant for the public, a specific leader, friend in a private letter, or just the author themselves?

purpose of sourcing

1. to establish the credibility/trustworthiness of a source

2. to understand the author’s POV and bias

point of view

physical position , life experience, and background that shape how a person sees an event

bias

a strong preference, opinion, or prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group—often in a way that is unfair or unbalanced

define close reading

close reading is the careful, step-by-step, examination of a text to uncover its meaning, structure, and purpose. it is a method of reading in which you analyze the specific words, arguments, and tone the author chooses to understand what the text directly says and what it implies.

1st read

preview the text

2nd read

get the gist

3rd read

ask yourself questions

comprehension

• what words/phrases are unfamiliar?

  • look to discover the meaning of these words using either reading strategies or additional sources

main idea and evidence

• what is the author’s main point or big claim

• what proof of details does the author use to convide me