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The document provides guidance on how to write a source analysis response for Social Studies. It explains that students will examine three sources and write four paragraphs analyzing the sources' perspectives on principles like globalization and how the sources relate to each other. It then provides detailed instructions on how to analyze each individual source and how to connect the sources in the analysis.

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Source Analysis Writing Guide (Copy)

The document provides guidance on how to write a source analysis response for Social Studies. It explains that students will examine three sources and write four paragraphs analyzing the sources' perspectives on principles like globalization and how the sources relate to each other. It then provides detailed instructions on how to analyze each individual source and how to connect the sources in the analysis.

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What is a Source Analysis?

A written response that makes connections between images/text and Social Studies.
Students are to examine all three sources and write a total of four paragraphs that
explain what the sources mean, how they connect to social* and how they connect to
each other.

For Each Source:


1. Describe the source. A source can be a quotation, a political cartoon, an image or
graph.
2. Identify and explain the perspective the source has about the principles of
globalization*
3. Provide evidence that can be found in the source to support your analysis of the
perspective. Use the details found in the source.
4. Explain the link between the source and the principles of globalization*. What
concepts or issues connect to the source? Give as much detail as possible

The Fourth Paragraph:


For the fourth, and connecting paragraph, identify and explain one or more of the
relationships that exist among the three sources. Be sure you give detailed evidence
from the sources to support the relationships you have identified.
*Grade 10: Globalization | Grade 11: Nationalism | Grade 12: Liberalism
How to Analyze the Source

When presented with the source, be sure to analyze the source by writing on or
highlighting the source in an attempt to identify the perspective(s) about social*
reflected in the source:

❖ Identify key social studies terminology, words, phrases that have clear definitions or
express a perspective, attitude, belief or value
❖ Identify people, either specific individuals or a specific group
❖ Identify any purpose to which the author of the source might be trying to serve
❖ Identify specific beliefs about globalization* that the source may be referring to or
identifying. This may be presented as either criticism or support.
❖ Identify any bias that may be observed in the source.
❖ Identify the type of globalization* the source might refer to.
❖ Use content from Social as supporting evidence. Describe and fully detail the
evidence that you have selected. This is your opportunity to demonstrate and
defend your position by developing a solid understanding of what you have
learned in Social Studies.
*Grade 10: Globalization | Grade 11: Nationalism | Grade 12: Liberalism
Sentence Starters

You can use these starters to help write your analysis (but you don’t have to stick to
them!)
● This first source is a political cartoon representing…..
● The second source is an image depicting….
● The third source is a quotation stating….
● The perspective of this source is criticizing….
● The perspective of this source is affirming the need for....
● This perspective is seen historically when (insert case study from the past)
● This perspective is seen in modern society when (insert a current event)
● People who would agree with the perspective of this source are…
● People who would disagree with the perspective of this source are…
● All three sources share a common theme of criticizing/affirming (insert principle of
globalization/nationalism/liberalism that connects all sources)
● Source one and source two connect to each other because….
● Source two and source three connect to each other because...
Transition Sentences

Communication skills are important while writing a source analysis and you want your
ideas to flow. You can use these transition sentences (but are not limited to them!)
● To introduce
● For an example
● To conclude
● To mark a continuation
● To mark an opposition
● To mark a reminder
● To mark a consequence
Remember to make use of a thesaurus to help with diction. Avoid repeating the same
words and look for synonyms instead

Examples:
Agreement: Disagreement:
Defended, Preserved, Upheld Resisted, Discouraged, Denied
Maintained, Accepted, Endorsed Renounced, Refused, Refuted
Bolstered, Encouraged, Justified Criticized, Disputed, Opposed
Promoted, Affirmed, Embraced Negated, Challenged, Detested
Supported Rejected

Tips and Reminders


★ Show off what you know!
★ Use appropriate and relevant Social Studies vocabulary.
★ You are expected to write a coherent sentence that is grammatically correct. Use
proper punctuation and sentence structure.
★ Do NOT ramble.
★ Don’t include specific dates if you are not 100% sure
★ Plan first then write

You are awarded marks for the clarity and correctness of your writing, as well as for what
you say. Therefore, be sure to take some time to reread your writing carefully. Do not read
what you thought you meant to say. Read what you actually said. As you reread, ask
yourself questions such as these:
➔ Are my ideas consistent or do they contradict one another?
➔ Did I support my ideas with thorough explanations?
➔ Did I use examples that are historically correct and relevant to the topic?
➔ Is my writing organized and easy to follow?
➔ Did I use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar?
➔ Did I use vocabulary correctly?
➔ Will my reader understand why I have said what I said?

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