What is a Primary Source?A primary source is a document of testimony or direct evidence concerning a topic
under investigation. Primary sources are characterized by their content that
can be found which are;
under investigation. Primary sources are characterized by their content that
can be found which are;
1. Original document (excerpts or translations acceptable): Diaries, speeches, manuscripts, letters, interviews,news film footage, autobiographies, official records,
2. Creative works. These sources are present during an experience time period in an event.
3. Relics or artifacts, Pottery, furniture, clothing, buildings
2. Creative works. These sources are present during an experience time period in an event.
3. Relics or artifacts, Pottery, furniture, clothing, buildings
Secondary sources describe or analyze the primary sources. It has one or more steps
removed from the event and it has pictures, quotes or graphic of primary
sources. Secondary sources include
comments on, interpretations. It’s like
secondary hand information. Example of secondary source is;
removed from the event and it has pictures, quotes or graphic of primary
sources. Secondary sources include
comments on, interpretations. It’s like
secondary hand information. Example of secondary source is;
1. Publications: Textbooks, magazine articles, histories, criticisms, commentaries,
encyclopedias
encyclopedias
