References and Reliability of Sources

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Ungraded

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1. — Understand the difference between primary and secondary sources.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Explain the difference between primary and secondary sources.

2. — Be able to use a variety of primary source materials as evidence.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Analyse primary sources for a specific context.

  • 2.2.

    Evaluate the primary sources, taking into account: authorship, purpose, audience, and underlying values and beliefs.

3. — Be able to evaluate the uses and limitations of secondary sources.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Compare and evaluate secondary sources considering the following: use of sources, 'facts', background material, interpretation.