Understanding Primary and Secondary Sources

What is a primary source?

• A source created after an event has happened

• A source created at the time of an event

• A source that includes multiple points-of-view

• A source that is difficult to interpret

What is a challenge of using primary sources?

• They are easy to find

• They include multiple points-of-view

• They can have bias

• They are free from bias

What is a strength of primary sources?

• They are difficult to understand

• They help us connect and understand events

• They are usually boring

• They are created by someone not involved in the event

What is a secondary source?

• A source created at the time of an event

• A source created by someone who experienced the event

• A source created after an event has happened

• A source that shows real experiences

What is a challenge of using secondary sources?

• They often do not include feelings or opinions

• They are easy to connect to

• They are created by someone who experienced the event

• They are usually very engaging

What is a strength of secondary sources?

• They are difficult to find

• They are usually more impartial

• They include just one point-of-view

• They are created at the time of the event

Which of the following is a primary source?

• Encyclopedia

• Biography

• Photo

• Textbook

Which of the following is a secondary source?

• Autobiography

• Birth certificate

• Magazine article

• News recording

What is a common feature of primary sources?

• They are created by someone not involved in the event

• They are easy to interpret

• They show real experiences

• They include multiple points-of-view

What is a common feature of secondary sources?

• They are difficult to find

• They are created by someone who experienced the event

• They are usually more impartial

• They include just one point-of-view