Study Set Content:
which is also known as lower criticism,is a tool used by historians and exegetes to determine the validity of a document, particularly a document with some sort of historical significance.
External criticism
This process is important regarding analyzingdata,because we have to question whether or not wecantrustthe data and use it as a reference point.
External Criticism
External Criticism Test of
Authenticity / Genuineness / Originality
is applied to check thecredibilityofthedocument whether the contents given in it arebelievableornot.
Internal Criticism
Internal criticism strongly() primarysourcesfortheircredibility, authenticity, and provenancebecauseit basesonthe inner evidence of a certain object or event.
evaluates
o Internal criticism is very important in analyzinghistoricalsources because it questions the ()of theauthorandthe primary source if it is genuine or fake. It determinesthecharacter of the author and the corroboration.
credibility
Internal Criticism Test of
Credibility/ Reliability
Use of unverified, falsified, and untruthful historical resources can lead to equally
false conclusions
Without thorough criticism of historical evidence, historical deception and lies will be
Highly possible
- ensures that the source and the data it includes are both reliable and logical
Content and Context Analysis
is the source is credible
Context analysis
This include the time and place it was written and
Historical context of the source
Author’s background -() and authority on the subject - Previous () that the author has written - Author’s ()
Intent, work, life
Source’s relevance
- What is the importance of the written work of the author? - Helps in determining why the () was made.
source
What the source wishes to express in general
Main idea
The details presented in the source that supports and strengthens the main idea. Serves as the basis which makes the main idea truthful. - Arguments, compare points of views, identify biases and claims base don evidence
Specific information
is one of the world’s largest archipelago nations.
The Philippines
it is the largest island in the Philippines with a total land area of 40,814 sq. meters which is bigger than Hungary and Portugal
Luzon
is located between Luzon and Mindanao it is the 3rd largest island with a total land area of 36,078 sq. meters
Visayas
2nd largest island with a total land area of 38,906 sq. meters bigger than Austri
Mindanao-
