Differentiating Primary and Secondary Sources

The video tutorial explains the difference between primary and secondary sources in research. Primary sources are original records created by firsthand witnesses, such as diaries and photographs. Secondary sources are created by those not present at the events, like textbooks and biographies, and they interpret primary sources. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of using a variety of sources for accurate information and provides examples of each type. It also includes a practice section for identifying source types.

Why is it important to use a variety of sources in research?

• To make the research process faster

• To ensure the information is accurate

• To avoid using digital resources

• To limit the scope of the research

What is a primary source?

• A source that is always digital

• A source created by someone who did not witness the event

• A source that is a summary of other sources

• A source produced by someone who experienced the event firsthand

Which of the following is an example of a primary source?

• A book review

• An encyclopedia

• A diary entry

• A textbook

How can you find primary documents on the internet?

• By using only digital libraries

• By searching for secondary sources

• By looking only in dictionaries

• By typing the topic plus 'primary source' in a search engine

What distinguishes a secondary source from a primary source?

• It is written at the same time as the event

• It references primary sources for information

• It is created by someone who witnessed the event

• It is always a digital resource

Which of the following is NOT a secondary source?

• An encyclopedia

• A photograph

• A dictionary

• A biography

Why are textbooks considered secondary sources?

• They are written by people who reference primary sources

• They are always written by historians

• They contain only factual information

• They are published by educational institutions

What type of source is an interview with someone who experienced an event?

• A secondary source

• A primary source

• A tertiary source

• An unreliable source

Why are diaries considered primary sources?

• They are first-hand accounts of people's lives

• They are published in books

• They are always accurate

• They are written by historians

Which of the following is a secondary source?

• A map

• A photograph

• A letter

• A textbook