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Reading primary sources: Newspaper advertisements

By Kathryn Walbert

3 Explore the source

Now we’re ready to dig deeper into the source. What does it say (or not say) about its time? Is it fact or opinion?

3.1What factual information is conveyed in this source?
3.2What opinions are related in this source?
3.3What is implied or conveyed unintentionally in the source?
3.4What is not said in the source?
3.5What is surprising or interesting about the source?
3.6What do I not understand about the source?

Contents

Thinking About Thinking: Reading Primary Sources
Reading Primary Sources: An Introduction for Students
Reading Newspapers: Advertisements

Identify the source
Contextualize the source
Explore the source
Analyze the source
Evaluate the source

Appendix A. Transcribed Carolina Watchman Ads, January 7, 1837
Appendix B. Carolina Watchman Ads, January 7, 1837
Bibliography

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