1. Primary vs. Secondary Sources
Research and Writing

2. Types of Sources…
When looking for information to add to what you know, or to back up your points, you should look for credible sources that will persuade your reader.

3. Type 1: Primary Sources
A Primary Source is a document or object which was written or created during the time under study.
Following are some examples of
Primary Sources.

4. Original Documents Diaries Speeches Manuscripts Letters Interviews
News Film Footage
Autobiographies
Official Records

5. More Primary Documents: Creative Works
Poetry
Drama
Novels
Music
Art

6. Primary Documents (cont.)—Relics or Artifacts
Pottery
Furniture
Clothing
Buildings

7. Type 2: Secondary Sources
A secondary source interprets and analyzes primary sources. These sources are one step removed from the event. They may have pictures, quotes, or graphics of primary sources in them.
Some examples of
Secondary Sources
include:

8. Secondary Source Examples--Publications
Textbooks
Magazine Articles
Histories
Criticisms
Commentaries
Encyclopedias
Sources like
Wikipedia, etc.

9. Now, how do you use them??? Let’s practice!