Primary and Secondary Sources

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Example of a primary source:

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An interview with a soldier who fought in World War II

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Which of the following is an example of a secondary source?

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What is one reason to use primary sources in research?

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To gather details from first-hand experiences

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What is one reason to use a secondary source in research?

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Secondary sources provide a summary or an analysis of a topic

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What does it mean to plagiarize?

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To use someone's work or ideas without giving them credit

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Why is it important to consider an author's BIAS when reviewing a source?

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To better understand the author's choices in what they include/exclude in their work

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Which question can help you evaluate whether a source is credible? Options:

Does the information match my opinion?

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Is the source written by someone famous?

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Is the source written by an expert on the topic?

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Does the source present information in a graph?

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Is the source written by an expert on the topic?

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What does it mean if a source contains disinformation?

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It has false and misleading information

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Which detail would most likely be included in an article about the music at Woodstock Festival?

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Musicians and performers at Woodstock promoted a message of peace.

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A document or other record of past events created by someone who was present during the events or the time period in which they occurred.

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Primary Source