first-hand testimony or direct evidence concerning a topic under investigation.
biography of the composer Lil Wayne
sketch book
plant and animal specimens
law review article on anti-terrorism legislation
Original Documents
speeches
criticisms
magazine articles
art
musical scores
clothing
textbooks
autobiographies
laws
Primary Sources are taken from other sources
Secondary sources may have pictures, quotes or graphics of primary sources in them.
Primary sources were present during an experience or time period and offer an inside view of a particular event
Secondary sources interpret and analyze primary sources.
A primary source usually contains bias and is not a trustworthy source
audio and video recordings
encyclopedias
Diaries
documentaries
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