Mai ReadReading skills · A Mai Read quick guide
How to study primary sources
A primary source reflects a particular person, time, and purpose. Read it in context and separate what the source says from what you infer.
A simple way to try it
- Record who created it, when, and for whom.
- Notice language, omissions, and purpose.
- Compare your interpretation with a reliable context source.
Keep going
Use the next small step that fits your goal. You can return to the full guide library at any time.