Document Identification and Analysis in English

This page provides a comprehensive guide on how to analyze a document in English, focusing on the key steps to identify and categorize various types of documents.

Steps to Identify a Document

1. Determine the type of document and its origin
2. Identify the author
3. Establish the time and place of the document's creation
4. Understand the document's subject matter
5. Determine the intended audience

Categories of Documents

The page outlines several categories of documents that students may encounter:

• Text-based documents (e.g., letters, biographies, testimonies, dialogues)
• Visual documents (e.g., maps, pictures, paintings)
• Audio-visual documents (e.g., videos, recordings, songs, interviews, documentaries)

Highlight: When analyzing a document, it's crucial to consider its format as this can provide valuable context for interpretation.

Example: For a text document, you might note "This text was created in [year], written by [author], and published in [publication]."

Vocabulary:

• Testimony: A formal written or spoken statement, especially one given in a court of law.
• Documentary: A film or television program presenting facts about a subject.

This structured approach to identifying the types of documents in English helps students develop critical analysis skills essential for academic and professional contexts.