DunmanHigh_2026Y2_Reliability_and_SBQ_notes

Answering for Reliability (comparing sources A, B, C): ● Starting source 1. Inference for source A - Source A claims that… 2. Evidence - The picture shows/text states that… 3. Explanation - This suggests that… ● Cross referenced source that SUPPORTS starting source 1. Support - I think that Source A’s claim that ___ is only partially reliable as its accuracy is somewhat supported by Source B. 2. Evidence - Source B also shows/states that same point as Source A 3. Explanation - Therefore, Source A’s claim is partially reliable because Source B also claims that ___ ● Cross referenced source that DOES NOT SUPPORT first 2 sources 1. Refute - However, I cannot fully believe Source A’s claim about the Source A’s Claim because its accuracy is (largely) refuted by Source C 2. Evidence - Contrary to Source A’s claim of ___, Source C depicts ___. 3. Explanation - The Source C’s depiction suggests that opposite/refuting claim to Source A and B. - Therefore, Source C refutes Source B’s claim of ___. ● Conclusion 1. Coming to an end - Hence, I cannot totally believe what Source A says as fact presented in Source C . ● Critical Assessment (contextual [of Source A]) - When I critically analyse Source A, I cannot believe it as it is likely to be a propaganda (source) from the origin/whoever produced the source (e,g. Japanese/British) who made it to purpose of Source (usually to portray something in favour of a faction) . ● Evaluation - In conclusion, one must be wary of Source A as it is biased, only showing positive/negative aspects of ___. Hence, I cannot believe

Source A suggests that the people in Singapore felt happy and joyful about the return of the British in 1945. “throats are choked and eyes misted” and the description of the Union Jack as symbolising “freedom, liberty and justice” implies that Singaporeans welcomed the British back after suffering under Japanese rule. However, Source A is only partially reliable. On one hand, its claim is supported by Source B, which shows children cheering the return of British soldiers. This suggests that at least some people were indeed happy and excited about the British return. This supports Source A’s portrayal of celebration and relief. On the other hand, Source A is challenged by Source C that describes how there was silence when British troops arrived , with only “six pairs of hands” clapping and minimal enthusiasm. It also highlights that some l