Primary & Secondary Sources

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What is a firsthand account?

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A firsthand account is a description of an event from someone who was there to see it.

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What is a secondhand account?

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A secondhand account is based on an author’s research or interpretation of events, rather than personal experience.

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Give an example of a firsthand account.

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"During the dust storm, I could not breathe or see my house." This is a firsthand account.

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Give an example of a secondhand account.

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A book about Beyonce written by someone who did not know her personally is a secondhand account.

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What is the main difference between primary and secondary sources?

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Primary sources are original materials from the time of the event, while secondary sources analyze or interpret primary sources.

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What is a primary source?

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A primary source is an original document or firsthand evidence from the time of an event, such as diaries, photographs, or interviews.

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What is a secondary source?

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A secondary source is a work that interprets or analyzes primary sources, such as biographies or history books.

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Is a biography a primary or secondary source?

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A biography is a secondary source because it is written by someone who did not experience the events firsthand.

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What type of account is this: 'I saw the concert and it was amazing!'?

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This is a firsthand account.

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What type of account is this: 'I read about the concert in a magazine.'?

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This is a secondhand account.