Source 1:
Princeton University- Journal of public and international affairs- A land of violence, A land of conquest: memory, truth, Historical Continuity and Imperialism in Rwanda.
How important was this source to my research and product?
It was very important because it gave a basic overview of the event while also providing essential information for key points I researched about.
Why was this source important?
This source is important because it helps you see that the Rwandan Genocide wasn’t just about sudden ethnic inspired violence - it was the result of years of tension in colonialism, land struggles, and inequality. It shows how past injustices, especially under Belgian rule, created deep divisions that eventually turned deadly. The article also looks at how people remember and make sense of the genocide today, which is really important if you want to understand how Rwanda is healing and moving forward.
How do I know the source is trustworthy?
Firstly, it ends in .edu, so we automatically know it is meant for education purposes. Also it is by Princeton University which is regarded for their amazing reports and articles that are researched by professors and there is a proper bibliography at the end, so we know where the information came from too. Additionally, there is a proper abstract about the author, so we know it isn’t meant for self- interest purposes.
Source 2:
Outreach Programme on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda and the United Nations
How important was this source to my research and product?
It was very important for finding key information on different events leading up to, during and after the genocide.
Why was this source important?
t was important because it provided my group with a lot of insight into how different events fit into the timeline of the genocide. It also provided a lot of context which explained different events and their effects which ultimately led to the genocide, as well as the genocide’s effects and aftermath.
How do I know the source is trustworthy?
Because in the URL for this website it ends in .org. This stands for organisation. This is because they are generally non-profits, charities or educational projects, which usually aims to share information, help others or make a positive impact. This particular source is used to share useful and reliable information.
Source 3:
This source is a translated (French to English) transcript of Tape 340, a recording of a transmission on March 14th 1994 from RTLM (Radio TelevisionLibre Des Milles Collines), a Rwandan radio station often attributed with inciting violence leading up to the genocide. The presenter Gahigi Gaspard warns listeners to stay “vigilant” against infiltrators and names individuals like Manzi Sudi. He dehumanises them by calling them "weevils” and accuses them for being with the rebels, the RPF (inkotanyi). It was highly important to my research and final product because it provided a direct example of how media was used as a weapon during the Rwandan Genocide. It is an example of the techniques of fearmongering and inciting violence among normal citizens that lead to the Rwandan genocide. This source is important because it shows how RTLM was used for propaganda and essentially any name mentioned on there would be on the hit list. The radio used dehumanising language and calls to action. I know this is a trustworthy source because this was a tape by UNICTR (United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda) and the translation as posted by The source’s strengths lie in authenticity because it is a primary source of hate propaganda. However this source is clearly biased and unreliable for information like who was part of the RPF because the source has not based their accusation on solid evidence.