Sources: Primary and Secondary

The video tutorial explains the research process, emphasizing the importance of using a variety of sources to ensure accuracy and gain a comprehensive understanding of a topic. It distinguishes between primary and secondary sources, providing definitions and examples for each. Primary sources are firsthand accounts, while secondary sources interpret or analyze primary information. The video concludes with a practice session to help viewers identify different source types.

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

• To avoid using digital resources

• To make the research process faster

• To ensure the information is accurate and comprehensive

• To limit the scope of the research

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

• A textbook on American history

• A biography of a famous scientist

• A diary entry from a historical figure

• An encyclopedia article

How can you find primary documents on the internet?

• By searching for the topic plus 'primary source'

• By looking in dictionaries

• By using only digital libraries

• By searching for the topic plus 'secondary source'

What distinguishes secondary sources from primary sources?

• They are created by firsthand witnesses

• They are original records of events

• They are created by people who were not present at the events

• They are always more accurate than primary sources

Which of the following is NOT a secondary source?

• An encyclopedia

• A letter from a soldier in a war

• A textbook

• A biography

What is the main purpose of secondary sources?

• To replace primary sources

• To offer fictional accounts of events

• To summarize, analyze, and interpret primary sources

• To provide firsthand accounts

Which of the following is a primary source?

• A textbook chapter

• An article reviewing a book

• A photograph taken during an event

• A dictionary entry