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Author |
Who created the source? What can we find out about the creator? What does this information tell you about the source and any bias it may contain? |
| Date |
When was the source produced? What else was happening at this time? Are there similar or different sources abailable from the same period? |
| Audience |
For whom was the source created? How does the source address the viewer? Are there any people the source is not aimed at? How can you tell? |
| Message |
What is the author trying to convey in the source? What information does the author NOT communicate in the source? |
| Agenda |
Why did the author produce this source? What is the author's view? How can you tell? How does the author try to influence the intended audience? |
| Nature |
What type of source has the author created? How does the type of source influence the content? |
| Technique |
How does the language used by the author communicate their point of view? Is imagery used? How does it influence the audience's interpretation? |