Primary and Secondary Sources Flashcard

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What is a primary source?

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An original document or artifact that provides direct evidence or firsthand information about a topic or event.

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Which of the following is an example of a primary source?
Biography of a World War II veteran,
Newspaper article about World War II,
Textbook about World War II,
Diary written by a soldier during World War II

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Diary written by a soldier during World War II

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What is a secondary source?

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A secondary source is a document or recording that provides information about an event, person, or topic, but was created after the event occurred or the topic was discussed.

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Which of the following is an example of a secondary source? Newspaper article, Interview transcript, Textbook, Lab report

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Textbook

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Which of the following is an example of a primary source?
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- Newspaper article about World War II
- Biography of a World War II veteran
- Diary written by a soldier during World War II
- Textbook about World War II

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Diary written by a soldier during World War II

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What is the main difference between primary and secondary sources?

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Primary sources are original materials or first-hand accounts, while secondary sources are interpretations or analyses of primary sources.

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Which of the following is an example of a primary source? Textbook about World War II, Biography of a World War II veteran, Diary written by a soldier during World War II, Newspaper article about World War II

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Diary written by a soldier during World War II

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What is an example of a primary source in history?

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Diaries written by soldiers during World War I

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Which of the following is an example of a secondary source? Newspaper article, Textbook, Interview transcript, Lab report

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Textbook

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What is a primary source in science?

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An original research study or experiment that provides firsthand information or data.