Primary and Secondary Sources

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What is a Primary Source?

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A Primary Source is an original document or firsthand account created at the time of an event. Examples include diaries, photographs, and original research.

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What is a Secondary Source?

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A Secondary Source is a document or recording that relates or discusses information originally presented elsewhere. Examples include biographies, textbooks, and articles analyzing primary sources.

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Give an example of a Primary Source.

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An example of a Primary Source is a journal entry written by a soldier during a war.

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Give an example of a Secondary Source.

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An example of a Secondary Source is a documentary film about World War II.

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What is an Autobiography?

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An Autobiography is a book written by a person about their own life.

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What is a Biography?

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A Biography is a book written about someone else's life.

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Is a podcast discussing historical events a Primary or Secondary Source?

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A podcast discussing historical events is a Secondary Source.

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Is a letter written by a historical figure a Primary or Secondary Source?

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A letter written by a historical figure is a Primary Source.

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What type of source is a newspaper article reporting on an event?

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A newspaper article reporting on an event is typically a Secondary Source.

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What type of source is a scientific research paper presenting original findings?

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A scientific research paper presenting original findings is a Primary Source.