Imagine you were reading a journal written by a woman during the time of the american civil war. if you wanted to use this as historical evidence, you should first find out the writer's point of view. how would you do this?

a. find out more information about the source: has it been widely read?
b. find out more information on the writer: did she support a particular side in the conflict?
c. find out more information about the journal's publication: how was it published?
d. find out more information on the writing level: is it well written or poorly written?