Primary and Secondary Sources

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Izza Baiño
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What is a primary source?
An original document or artifact that provides direct evidence or firsthand information about a topic or event.
A source that is not reliable or trustworthy.
A fictional story that is based on real events.
A secondary source that provides indirect evidence or secondhand information about a topic or event.
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Give an example of a primary source.
Diary of Anne Frank
Declaration of Independence.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.
The Great Gatsby.
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What is a secondary source?
A secondary source is a document or recording that provides information about an event, person, or topic, but was created during the event or discussion.
A secondary source is a document or recording that provides information about an event, person, or topic, but was created after the event occurred or the topic was discussed.
A secondary source is a document or recording that provides information about an event, person, or topic, but was created before the event occurred or the topic was discussed.
A secondary source is a document or recording that provides information about an event, person, or topic, but was created by the primary source.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Provide an example of a secondary source.
Newspaper article about a historical event.
History textbook
Interview with a historian.
Biography of a historical figure.
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Why are primary sources important in historical research?
Primary sources are unreliable and often contain biased information.
Primary sources are outdated and no longer relevant to historical research.
Primary sources are difficult to access and not worth the effort in research.
Primary sources provide firsthand accounts or direct evidence of historical events.
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What are the advantages of using secondary sources in research?
Secondary sources are outdated and irrelevant.
Secondary sources are unreliable and biased.
Secondary sources limit creativity and originality in research.
Secondary sources save time and effort, provide different perspectives, and enhance credibility.
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How can primary sources be used to support an argument?
Primary sources provide firsthand evidence or direct information related to the topic.
Primary sources can be used to provide background information on the topic.
Primary sources can be used to present opposing viewpoints to the argument.
Primary sources can be used to analyze the credibility of secondary sources.
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