After reading a source, what is the historian’s next step in breaking down the source?

identifying a research question
creating the citation for the source
selecting evidence from the source
determining the main idea of the source

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The historian's next step in breaking down the source would typically be determining the main idea of the source. This involves analyzing the content to understand its overall argument, themes, and significance, which lays the groundwork for further analysis, such as selecting evidence or identifying a research question.