Eng8-Q4-S2-Understanding Sources of Information

What is a primary source?

• A primary source is a fictional story or narrative.

• A primary source is an original document or firsthand account.

• A primary source is a secondary analysis of data.

• A primary source is a summary of events.

Which of the following is a secondary source: a diary or a textbook?

• a newspaper article

• a research paper

• a letter

• textbook

How can you tell if a source is primary or secondary?

• A primary source is a summary of events; a secondary source is a firsthand account.

• Primary sources are always written by historians; secondary sources are not.

• A primary source is always a book; a secondary source is always a website.

• A primary source is original and created during the event; a secondary source analyzes or interprets primary sources.

Evaluate the credibility of a news article from a reputable newspaper.

• The article is credible if it includes personal opinions.

• The article is credible if it has a catchy headline.

• The article is credible if it is shared on social media.

• The article is credible if it comes from a reputable source, has a qualified author, provides reliable evidence, and presents information objectively.

What perspective might a primary source provide that a secondary source does not?

• A primary source offers firsthand accounts or direct evidence of an event.

• A primary source summarizes information from multiple secondary sources.

• A primary source provides analysis and interpretation of events.

• A primary source is always a written document or text.

Identify a primary source from the following options: a photograph or a biography?

• a novel

• a photograph

• a documentary

• a textbook

Why is it important to compare primary and secondary sources?

• To simplify research by only using secondary sources.

• It is important to compare primary and secondary sources to ensure accuracy, identify biases, and gain a comprehensive understanding of a topic.

• To avoid any critical analysis of the information.

• To rely solely on personal opinions and anecdotes.

How can the author's background influence the perspective of a secondary source?

• The author's background is irrelevant to the interpretation of historical events.

• The author's background can introduce biases and shape interpretations, influencing the perspective of a secondary source.

• The author's background only affects primary sources, not secondary sources.

• The author's background has no impact on the perspective of a secondary source.

What are some examples of primary sources in historical research?

• Examples of primary sources include letters, diaries, photographs, official documents, speeches, and artifacts.

• Encyclopedias

• Documentaries

• Textbooks

How do you assess the reliability of a primary source?

• Evaluate the author's credibility, context, audience, purpose, biases, and cross-reference with other sources.

• Assume the information is unbiased

• Only consider the publication date

• Trust the source without verification