Primary and Secondary Source

Which is the definition of a primary source?

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

• An original object, document or witness's account - the raw material or first-hand information, source material that is closest to the event or time studied. 

Which is the definition of a secondary source?

• An original object, document or witness's account - the raw material or first-hand information, source material that is closest to the event or time studied. 

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

What type of source is a diary?

• Primary

• Secondary

What type of source is Wikipedia?

• Primary

• Secondary

What type of source is an interview?

• Primary

• Secondary

What type of source is a film/video of an event?

• Primary

• Secondary

What type of source is a letter?

• Primary

• Secondary

What type of source is a speech?

• Primary

• Secondary

What type of source is historical movie?

• Primary

• Secondary

What type of source is birth or death certificate?

• Primary

• Secondary