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The purpose of this assignment is threefold: to familiarize students with the relevance of documentary materials for social science research inquires; to grasp key archival concepts and the intrinsic value of archival materials as primary sources for social research, and to develop some practical skills to conduct archival research activities in a digital environment. The length of the report is 5-6 double-spaced pages. From the list of online archival repositories (see below), select, describe and provide a link to a digitized archival record relating to your research interests. Write a report of your experience as an archival researcher and answer questions related to four areas of knowledge: finding your source, contextualization, analysis, and reflection.Archival research 3800
