History teaching should equip students to find information and judge the evidence behind an argument. Verification, referencing, and source analysis help identify how people select and present material to support a case. Bias can enter an argument even when its author does not recognise it. These habits are useful when evaluating conflicting information outside university. A successful degree develops independent judgement and the ability to challenge a lecturer's conclusions.
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History teaching as training in source analysis
Source criticism teaches students to verify claims, recognise bias, and build arguments they can defend independently.