Comparing Sources

What is the definition of primary sources?

• Materials that are created after the event or topic

• Original materials or first-hand accounts of an event or topic

• Materials that are not relevant to the event or topic

• Secondary materials or second-hand accounts of an event or topic

Give an example of a primary source.

• Diary from a soldier during World War I

• Newspaper article about a current event

• Textbook written by a historian

• Biography of a famous scientist

What is the definition of secondary sources?

• Materials that are original and uninterpreted

• Materials that provide firsthand testimony or direct evidence

• Materials that are fictional and imaginative

• Materials that interpret, analyze, or comment on primary sources

Give an example of a secondary source.

• A history textbook

• A primary source

• A scientific research paper

• A personal diary

Why is it important to use primary sources?

• Because secondary sources are more accurate

• To provide firsthand evidence and original data, making them more reliable and credible.

• To provide biased evidence and manipulated data

• It is not important to use primary sources

How can you evaluate the reliability of a source?

• Look for the number of pages in the publication

• Check the font size and color of the text

• Consider the author's expertise, publication date, citations, and overall credibility

• Ask a friend if they think the source is reliable

What are some examples of primary sources?

• Letters, diaries, photographs, official records

• Textbooks

• Fiction books

• Newspaper articles

What are some examples of secondary sources?

• Primary sources, interviews, surveys

• Fiction books, fictional movies, personal opinions

• Books, journal articles, documentaries

• Newspapers, personal diaries, social media posts

Explain the difference between primary and secondary sources.

• Primary sources are fictional, while secondary sources are non-fictional.

• Primary sources are written by historians, while secondary sources are written by eyewitnesses.

• Primary sources are first-hand accounts or original materials, while secondary sources are interpretations or analysis of primary sources by someone else.

• Primary sources are outdated, while secondary sources are current.

Why should you consider the author's expertise when evaluating a source?

• To determine the author's favorite movie

• To determine the credibility and reliability of the source.

• To see if the author is good at cooking

• To find out the author's favorite color