How can we explore a source’s reliability?

Last updated: 15/11/2023
Contributor: Kat O'Connor
How can we explore a source’s reliability?
Main Subject
Key stage
Category
What is History?: Historical terminology
Resource type
Exam preparation
Teaching ideas
Worksheet
Concepts and methods
Using evidence

This resource features a useful breakdown of some of the key questions to work through when exploring the reliability of a written source. Students consider provenance, the relevance of own knowledge, and what 'utility' really means in history.

All reviews

There are no reviews yet. Have you used this resource?