1. Types of Sources

2. Also: News Reports and oral histories
Primary Sources
records of events as they are 1st described
free from anyone else’s interpretation (what they think it means)
free from anyone else’s analysis (taking it apart to find out what it means
Examples:
Also: News Reports and oral histories

3. Secondary Sources Offers an analysis or explanation of primary sources
may use primary sources to support opinions/ideas
Examples:

4. magazine article describing piece of art
Primary Source:
Secondary Source:
Original Artwork
magazine article describing piece of art
Original letter
Biography about a person’s life
Videotape of theatre performance
Critic’s review of the performance