Primary And Secondary Sources In Research Skills

Miss Dutton, the librarian, explains research skills focusing on primary and secondary sources. She defines primary sources as original materials like speeches and artifacts, and secondary sources as interpretations like books and articles. The video highlights the importance of using both types of sources in research to provide authority and context. Examples include Martin Luther King's speech as a primary source and a book about him as a secondary source. The video also discusses how museums and documentaries can contain both types of sources. Miss Dutton encourages students to use these resources for successful research.

What is the main focus of Miss Dutton's video?

• Plagiarism and good websites

• How to write essays

• Research skills and using resources

• Library management

Which of the following is considered a primary source?

• A biography of Martin Luther King

• A newspaper article

• A diary entry from World War II

• A magazine review

What is a characteristic of secondary sources?

• They are original materials

• They interpret events

• They are artifacts

• They are always written by eyewitnesses

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

• A book analyzing Anne Frank's diary

• A photograph of Anne Frank

• Anne Frank's original diary

• A letter written by Anne Frank

How can a documentary be classified in terms of sources?

• Only as a primary source

• As neither primary nor secondary sources

• Only as a secondary source

• As both primary and secondary sources

What role do museums play in understanding sources?

• They only display secondary sources

• They provide primary sources with secondary explanations

• They focus solely on historical events

• They do not provide any source information

Why is it important to use primary sources in research?

• They are less biased

• They provide firsthand evidence

• They are easier to find

• They are more entertaining

How do secondary sources add value to research?

• They are more recent

• They are less detailed

• They provide expert interpretations

• They offer firsthand accounts

What is a benefit of using secondary sources in academic work?

• They provide authority and support for arguments

• They are always more accurate

• They eliminate the need for primary sources

• They are easier to cite

What should you do if you need help finding sources?

• Ignore the need for sources

• Visit the library and ask for assistance

• Ask a friend

• Search online