Understanding Sources and Hispanic Heritage

Which of the following best defines a primary source?

• A document that interprets or analyzes past events

• An original document or firsthand account from the time being studied

• A modern textbook about history

• A summary of research articles

Which of these is an example of a secondary source?

• A diary written during the Civil War

• A newspaper article from the day of an event

• A biography about Frida Kahlo written in 2020

• An original photograph from the 1960s

Who is a well-known figure celebrated during Hispanic Heritage Month?

• Albert Einstein

• Cesar Chavez

• Marie Curie

• Leonardo da Vinci

What is a risk of using outdated sources in research?

• They may contain incorrect or obsolete information

• They are always more expensive

• They are easier to find

• They are written in another language

What is one benefit of using updated sources?

• They are always shorter

• They provide the most current and accurate information

• They are written by famous authors

• They are always free

What does the "R" in the R.A.C.E.S. model stand for?

• Restate

• Recall

• Research

• Review

Which of the following is a simple way to identify a primary source?

• It is a summary of other works

• It is created during the time under study

• It is a review article

• It is a modern analysis

Which of the following is the most reliable source for up-to-date scientific information?

• A textbook from 1990

• A recent peer-reviewed journal article

• An almanac from 2001

• A newspaper article from 2010

If you are assigned to research a Hispanic Heritage figure, which step should you take first?

• Write your final report

• Choose a specific person to study

• Copy information from Wikipedia

• Skip the assignment

How can you check if a source is outdated?

• Look at the publication date

• Check if it has pictures

• See if it is written in English

• Count the number of pages