Primary and Secondary Sources

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What is a primary source?

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A source created by someone who was there at the time of an event.

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What is a secondary source?

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A source created by someone who was NOT there at the time of an event.

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A diary is a...

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primary source

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A photograph is a...

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primary source

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Gossip is a...

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secondary source

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A phone recording / video is a...

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primary source

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A photoshopped version of a piece of art or photograph is a...

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secondary source

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A biography is a ...

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secondary source

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A history textbook is a...

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secondary source

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A fossil is a...

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primary source