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What is a primary source?
What is a primary source?
- A work that gives original information (correct)
- A biography that only provides secondary information
- A work that summarizes information from other sources
- A textbook that interprets information from other sources
Which of the following is an example of a primary source?
Which of the following is an example of a primary source?
- A biography of a historical figure
- A textbook on a historical event
- A laboratory notebook containing a record of a scientific discovery (correct)
- A dictionary
What is the purpose of a primary source?
What is the purpose of a primary source?
- To provide original information about a topic (correct)
- To summarize information from other sources
- To interpret information from other sources
- To provide a general overview of a topic
What is an artifact?
What is an artifact?
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Why are primary sources useful for students?
Why are primary sources useful for students?
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What is the main difference between a primary source and a secondary source?
What is the main difference between a primary source and a secondary source?
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What type of sources are textbooks, biographies, and dictionaries?
What type of sources are textbooks, biographies, and dictionaries?
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What can be gained from examining primary sources?
What can be gained from examining primary sources?
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Study Notes
Primary Sources
- A primary source is a work that provides original information about a specific time or event.
- Primary sources can be any type of work, including writing, images, films, sound recordings, or human-made objects.
- Examples of primary sources include artifacts, birth certificates, maps, population figures, newspapers, photographs, journals, and letters.
- Artifacts are human-made objects from the past, such as buildings, tools, weapons, art, money, clothing, or music.
- Primary sources provide original information about the past, giving factual information or expressing the views of people who experienced events.
How Primary Sources Differ from Secondary Sources
- A secondary source does not provide original information, instead, it interprets or summarizes information from primary sources.
- Examples of secondary sources include textbooks, biographies, encyclopedias, and dictionaries.
Using A Primary Source
- Students of all ages can use primary sources to study a topic.
- Primary sources can help individuals think of many questions to explore.
- Examining primary sources can lead to questions about the context, purpose, and significance of the source.
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Primary sources are original materials that provide firsthand information about a particular topic or event. Learn how to recognize and understand primary sources.
