Evaluating Primary and Secondary Sources

The video tutorial emphasizes the importance of using relevant sources in research. It distinguishes between primary and secondary sources, providing examples of each. The tutorial offers questions to evaluate the relevance of sources and suggests strategies for determining their relevance, such as checking titles, introductions, and publication dates.

Why is it important to use relevant sources in research?

• To ensure the paper is entertaining

• To ensure the paper is accurate and thorough

• To make the paper longer

• To avoid using any sources

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

• A textbook

• A diary entry

• An online blog post

• A newspaper article

What defines a primary source?

• A document created after the event

• A document summarizing other sources

• A document created at the time of the event

• A fictional story

Which of the following is NOT a primary source?

• An interview

• An encyclopedia

• A photograph

• A letter

What is a secondary source?

• A firsthand account of an event

• A fictional story about the event

• An original document from the event

• A text created by someone who researched the event

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

• A letter

• A book

• A diary entry

• A photograph

What should you consider when evaluating a source for relevance?

• If the source supports your thesis

• The color of the book cover

• The author's favorite food

• The number of pages in the source

Which question is important when evaluating a secondary source?

• Is the source a photograph?

• Is the source handwritten?

• Is the source a primary document?

• Is the source up to date?

Why might a primary source still be relevant even if it's old?

• Because it is a secondary source

• Because it is colorful

• Because it is an original document

• Because it is entertaining

What is one strategy to determine a source's relevance?

• Look at the author's picture

• Count the number of pages

• Check the font size

• Look at the title of the source