Source Analysis

What is a primary source?

• Something created at the time of an event

• Something created after an event

• Something made before 1400

• Something made by museums

What is a secondary source?

• A verbal account of an event

• Something made at the time of an event

• Something made after an event that talks about it

• Trick question, they don't exist

Is this a primary or secondary source?

• Primary

• Secondary

What is bias?

• The proper name for a published source

• A painting technique

• A sect of Catholic priests responsible for recording history

• Unfair preference or prejudice in a source

Which of the following is an example of bias?

• Henry VIII had six wives

• The Ancient Greeks used a wooden horse to infiltrate Troy

• Thou must not trust plague doctors. Charlatans, all of them

• Scott Morrison is the current prime minister

What is the problem with using Wikipedia as a source?

• Anyone can edit it

• Nothing, it's an excellent place to get information

• It's not a primary source

• It's full of bias

Do you think that an article with this title is reliable?

• Yes

• No