T4.2. Primary and Secondary Sources

Rina is having difficulty understanding the novel “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Which of the following resources is best to use?

• novel

• literary analysis

• social media article

Your teacher tasked you to create a reaction paper about President Marcos’ state of the nation address. Which among the resources is the most beneficial for you? Choose the best answer.

• news article

• photographs

• transcript of the speech

Which of the following statements is NOT true primary sources? Choose the best answer.

• A primary source came from a direct source.

• A primary source is a first-hand or contemporary account of an event or topic.

• A primary source offers a thorough event analysis that helps readers understand better.

Which of the following statements best describes secondary sources? Choose the best answer.

• Secondary source is written on firsthand accounts.

• Secondary source is created by someone who was there during an event.

• Secondary sources draw on the data and experiences from other sources.

Which of the following is TRUE about primary and secondary sources? Choose the best answer.

• Primary source showcases the analysis of an issue; Secondary source offers authentic evidence of an event.

• Primary and secondary sources are equally important because they are beneficial depending on your purpose.

• Primary sources are better than secondary sources since you will be sure that the information came from a reliable person.

Video footage of Emma Watson’s speech about gender inequality.

• Primary Source

• Secondary Source

Human fossils were discovered by Dr. Robert Fox in Palawan.

• Primary Source

• Secondary Source

A book report about the novel “Jane Eyre.”

• Primary Source

• Secondary Source

Autobiography of Anne Frank.

• Primary Source

• Secondary Source

The letter of Dr. Jose Rizal to Blumentritt.

• Primary Source

• Secondary Source