Secondary Source #

Biographical Information:

Why did the author or authors produce this book or article−what was the author's or authors' purpose?

What is the thesis (what is the author or authors trying to prove)?

How does the author or authors structure their argument (how do they organize the information to prove their thesis)?

What sorts of primary sources is this secondary source based on?

What information is available from this source?

What information isn't available from this source, and where can you find it?

Why did you use this source, or why did you reject it?