Primary and Secondary Sources

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What is a primary source?

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A primary source is a document or physical object created during the time under study, providing first-hand evidence.

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What is a secondary source?

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A secondary source is a source created by someone who was NOT there at the time of an event.

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Give an example of a primary source.

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An interview with a historical figure, like Alexander Graham Bell.

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Give an example of a secondary source.

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A book about Ancient Greece written by a historian.

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What type of source is a news report about an event?

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It can be a primary source if it reports on the event as it happens.

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What type of source is a documentary film about a historical event?

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It is usually a secondary source.

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Is a diary a primary or secondary source?

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A diary is a primary source.

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What type of source is a textbook?

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A textbook is a secondary source.

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What is the main difference between primary and secondary sources?

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Primary sources provide direct evidence, while secondary sources interpret or analyze primary sources.

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Can a photograph be a primary source?

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Yes, a photograph taken during an event is a primary source.