
Unlocking Historical Perspectives Through the HIPPO Analysis Method
Utilizing the HIPPO method - Historical Context, Intended Audience, Point of View, Purpose, and Outside Information - helps in interpreting and understanding documents by exploring the context of when and why they were created, considering the author's background, objectives, and connecting with external information. This detailed analysis aids in drawing meaningful insights and supporting arguments in research and essays.
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HIPPO is . . . Historical Context what was going on at the time the document was written? How does this help you interpret or understand the document? Intended Audience who was the document written to or for? Point of View who was the author or creator of the document? How does their background (race, gender, employment, ethnicity) affect your interpretation of the document? You may have to research some of the author s to learn more about this aspect Purpose what was the author s objective in creating the document? What kind of document is it? Outside information what specific outside information can you connect with this document?
Outside information What specific outside information have you learned that can be connected with that in the document? Questions: How does document connect with other events during the time period? How will use the document to support outside information in your argument/essay?