Aim How can we use primary and secondary

Aim: How can we use primary and secondary sources for our term papers?

Primary and secondary sources ► Copy the Source ► Highlight the section of the source you will use. ► Write on the margins how you plan to use it in your paper. ► APRIL 28 TH

What is a primary source? A primary source is a document or physical object which was written or created during the time under study. These sources were present during an experience or time period and offer an inside view of a particular event. Some types of primary sources include: ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS (excerpts or translations acceptable): Diaries, speeches, manuscripts, letters, interviews, news film footage, autobiographies, official records

What is a secondary source? A secondary source interprets and analyzes primary sources. ► These sources are one or more steps removed from the event. ► Examples of secondary sources include: A journal/magazine article which interprets or reviews previous findings ►A book about the effects of WWI

How to prepare sources ► Number and label sources § (ex. Source # 1, Primary Source or Secondary Source) ► All sources MUST be stapled § Staple and label them ALL § OR individually staple each source, and use a paper clip to put all 4 together ► HIGHLIGHT the portion you are using for your argument ► IN THE MARGIN write how you will use the source

Outline for the Paper ► Complete thesis paragraphs ► Outline format rest of paper § Ex ►I § A ► 1. ► Each Roman numeral will represent a paragraph. § It will be the reason you are proving in this paper ► Each Letter will be the topic sentence. ► Each number will be the sources you plan to prove in this paragraph ► The last roman numeral will be the conclusion.