Source Code

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What is a primary source?

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An original source or first account, such as a letter written in the past.

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Do you need years of experience to be an expert in your field?

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No.

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How does the timeline of newspaper, magazine, and book work?

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Newspaper: urgency, presents as much as they can. Magazine: spreads out the basics, but poses its own questions to hook its readers. Book: tries to have the whole story compiled.

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Are the first few documents (biographies) of a person's life entirely accurate?

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False.

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What do claims outside of one's own personal experience need?

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Documenting.

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What is the difference between primary and secondary sources?

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Primary sources are original materials, while secondary sources analyze or interpret primary sources.

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What is the importance of documenting claims?

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Documenting claims provides evidence and credibility to support arguments.

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What role do magazines play in information dissemination?

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Magazines spread out the basics and pose questions to engage readers.

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Why might early biographies be inaccurate?

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They may rely on memory, bias, or incomplete information.

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What is the significance of urgency in newspapers?

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Newspapers prioritize timely reporting to keep readers informed about current events.