Stuck On That Paper?

If a document is confusing you, consider the following:

• why was the document written?
• who gave the information?
• could someone else have given the information?
• how did the informant know the information?
• did they have to verify information in the document?
• was there any motive for lying or modifying the truth?
• was there any real chance of being caught lying?
• was there any punishment for giving incorrect information?

There are other items to consider as well, but these questions may get you started.

And--typing the document is always a good analysis technique as well.