Primary v. Secondary Sources

Primary v. Secondary Sources

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English

6th Grade - University

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a primary source?

Back

A primary source is an original document or physical object created at the time under study, providing direct evidence or firsthand accounts of an event, object, person, or work of art.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a secondary source?

Back

A secondary source is a document or recording that relates or discusses information originally presented elsewhere, often analyzing or interpreting primary sources.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of a primary source.

Back

An example of a primary source is a diary entry, a photograph, or an original research article.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of a secondary source.

Back

An example of a secondary source is a textbook, a review article, or a documentary film.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of source is a newspaper article reporting on current events?

Back

A newspaper article reporting on current events is typically considered a primary source.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of source is a biography of a historical figure?

Back

A biography of a historical figure is considered a secondary source.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you determine if a source is primary or secondary?

Back

To determine if a source is primary or secondary, consider whether it provides direct evidence or firsthand accounts (primary) or if it analyzes or interprets information from other sources (secondary).

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