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what sources is this
#1

first-hand testimony or direct evidence concerning a topic under investigation.

primary

#2

biography of the composer Lil Wayne

secondary

#3

sketch book

primary

#4

plant and animal specimens

primary

#5

law review article on anti-terrorism legislation

secondary

primary or nahh?
#1

Original Documents

primary

#2

speeches

primary

#3

criticisms

nahh

#4

magazine articles

nahh

#5

art

primary

secondary or nahh?
#1

musical scores

nahh

#2

clothing

nahh

#3

textbooks

secondary

#4

autobiographies

nahh

#5

laws

secondary

true or false
#1

Primary Sources are taken from other sources

false

#2

Secondary sources may have pictures, quotes or graphics of primary sources in them.

true

#3

Primary sources were present during an experience or time period and offer an inside view of a particular event

true

#4

Secondary sources interpret and analyze primary sources.

true

#5

A primary source usually contains bias and is not a trustworthy source

false

which is which
#1

audio and video recordings

primary

#2

encyclopedias

secondary

#3

Diaries

primary

#4

documentaries

secondary

#5

You and a friend are invited to beta test a new edition of microsoft windows. Your friend attends while you wait outside in the lobby. When he leaves he gives a vivid description of the program.

secondary

Final Question

why is a speech considered as a primary source?

It is considered as a first hand account. Speeches are made by an individual directly.