20 Mar Document Analysis – Declaration of Sentiments

1. The Document Analysis assignment is to be completed in an essay format with introductory paragraph, body paragraphs and conclusion. 
2. Offers in-depth analysis and interpretation of the document.
3. Distinguishes between fact and opinion.
4. Explores reliability of author.
5. Compares and contrasts author’s point of view with views of others.
6. Shows evidence of thorough knowledge ofperiod in which source was written.
7. Relatesprimary source to specific historical context in which it was written.
8. Cleargrasp of the effect or importance of the source in history.
9. Identifies the key issues and main points included in the primary source; shows understanding of author’s goal(s).
10. Uses several outside resources inaddition to primary source.
11. Thereader discusses the author of the document, the origins of the document, orthe likely audience, and relates them to the document in a general way.
12. Analyzes author’s use of literary devices such as repetition, irony, analogy, etc.
13. Shows strong understanding of author’s audience.