A guide to Accuracy of Information
Using/analysing sources-
Reliability needs to be worked out before usefulness
Reliability- accuracy & truthfulness
Although reliability & usefulness are linked, they are NOT interchangeable. Just because a source is considered unreliable it does not mean it is useful. Ie. Propaganda.
In fact its very unreliability may be what makes it so useful ie. Propaganda could hardly be regarded as reliable information, however it could be considered useful in showing mentality at that …
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…interpreted
-<Tab/>primary sources allow reader to take greater part by interpretation.
Perspective-
Is the position of the creator of the source. Ie. Soldier, German, civilian, female, working class etc.
Perspetive may affect reliability & usefulness
The degree of usefulness is determined by perspective
Ie. Soldier's diary might only give limited perspective whereas general's memoirs may give broader perspective
The broader the perspective the greater reliability & usefulness.
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