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Primary and Secondary Sources

Primary and Secondary Sources

Primary Source �A primary source is a document or physical object which was written

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.

Types of Primary Sources �Original Documents: Diaries, speeches, manuscripts, letters, interviews, news film footage,

Types of Primary Sources �Original Documents: Diaries, speeches, manuscripts, letters, interviews, news film footage, autobiographies, official records (like a census) �Sometimes these are translated into English from the original language �Sometimes you only use part (an excerpt) �Creative Works: Poetry, drama, novels, music, art, sculpture �Relics or Artifacts: Pottery, furniture, clothing, buildings

Examples of Primary Sources �Diary of Anne Frank - Experiences of a Jewish family

Examples of Primary Sources �Diary of Anne Frank - Experiences of a Jewish family during WWII �The Constitution of Canada - Canadian History �A journal article reporting NEW research or findings �Weavings and pottery - Native American history �Plato's Republic - Women in Ancient Greece �Turn to the person next to you and make a list of three other examples of primary sources

Use of Primary Sources �What are two advantages of using primary sources? �What are

Use of Primary Sources �What are two advantages of using primary sources? �What are two disadvantages of using primary sources?

Secondary Source �A secondary source interprets and analyzes primary sources. �These sources are one

Secondary Source �A secondary source interprets and analyzes primary sources. �These sources are one or more steps removed from the event. �Secondary sources may have pictures, quotes or graphics of primary sources in them.

Types of Secondary Sources �Publications: Textbooks, magazine articles, histories, criticisms, commentaries, encyclopedias.

Types of Secondary Sources �Publications: Textbooks, magazine articles, histories, criticisms, commentaries, encyclopedias.

Examples of Secondary Sources �A journal/magazine article which interprets or reviews previous findings �A

Examples of Secondary Sources �A journal/magazine article which interprets or reviews previous findings �A history textbook �A book about the effects of WWI �Turn to the person next to you and make a list of three other examples of secondary sources

Use of Secondary Sources �What are two advantages of using secondary sources? �What are

Use of Secondary Sources �What are two advantages of using secondary sources? �What are two disadvantages of using secondary sources?

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