Primary & Secondary Sources

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What is a primary source?

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A primary source is an original document or physical object created at the time under study. Examples include diaries, photographs, and artifacts.

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What is a secondary source?

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A secondary source is a document or recording that relates or discusses information originally presented elsewhere. Examples include textbooks, articles, and biographies.

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Is a research paper written about an event a primary source?

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No, it is a secondary source because it analyzes and interprets primary sources.

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What type of source is an eyewitness account of an event?

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It is a primary source because it provides direct evidence from someone who experienced the event.

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Is a newspaper article written about a historical event a primary or secondary source?

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It is a secondary source because it reports on events that have already occurred.

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What is an example of a primary source from World War I?

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An original uniform worn by a soldier during World War I.

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Is a map created by an explorer a primary source?

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Yes, it is a primary source because it is an original document created during the time of exploration.

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What type of source is a documentary film about a historical event?

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It is a secondary source because it interprets and presents information from primary sources.

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Is a letter written by a soldier during a war a primary source?

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Yes, it is a primary source as it provides firsthand accounts of experiences during the war.

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What is the difference between primary and secondary sources?

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Primary sources are original materials from the time period, while secondary sources analyze and interpret those materials.