Primary & Secondary Sources

Key Questions

  • What is a primary source?
  • What kinds of information is and is NOT in a primary source?
  • What is a secondary source?
  • What kinds of information is and is NOT in a secondary source?

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Primary vs. Secondary Sources

Primary vs. Secondary Sources

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Primary & Secondary Sources

Primary & Secondary Source Map

1. Examine source.

2. Examine source & identify key details:

  • title
  • description
  • date/time

3. Think about what kind of information you get from each feature. What are you learning - just facts or personal info?

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