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IB History
Welcome!
History is
now in
your
hands…
Key Attributes:
Carefully chosen words that describe the most important aspects of a
given concept.
For example… What are the key attributes of history?
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Recorded information
Older than 10 years
Interconnected/ intertwined
Chronological
Thematic
Dynamic (not static)
Multiple Perspectives
Cause and/or Effect
Formulation of an argument
Justified
Investigation
Human (a human creation)
Sources
Do you have what it takes to be an
historian?
Think about this with a classmate sitting next to
you…..
What is the difference between,
Analytical and Judgmental?
(Find the key attributes for each of the above
words.)
Do you have what it takes to be an
historian?
Think about this with a classmate sitting next to
you…..
What is the difference between,
Critical
and Skeptical?
(Find the key attributes for each of the above
words.)
Do you have what it takes to be an
historian?
Think about this with a classmate sitting next to
you…..
What are the key attributes of the following word:
Insightful
(Find the key attributes for each of the above
words.)
Combine these three words to explain
their importance for historians…
• Analytical
• Critical
• Insightful
Write a well developed paragraph.
Insight?
Into the mindset of an Historian…
Historical Event
Ask why
Ask what
• Observation
• Question…
• Cause
• Effect
Research –Evaluate
Sources
JUSTIFICATION
• Argument
• Support (Rule of 3)
Argument Check List
 Is your argument clearly stated within your
thesis? Is it clear what you want to prove?
 Is there clear organization of the reasons
to support your argument?
 Are there at least three reasons, with
specific examples, to justify your argument?
 Are there adequate sources to support
each justification?
 Does it sound convincing?
 Did you answer the question?
Did you make a successful historical
argument?
Balanced sources, balanced historiography, accuracy.
Explanation of reason with DETAILED SPECIFIC
SUPPORT … Events, leaders, historians,
The Evidence of your case is here..
At Least Three Reasons of Support:
Social, Political, Economic, Religious,
Military
Clearly stated thesis:
YOUR ARGUMENT
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