Question

Which of the following is an example of a primary source?

A. A biography of Benjamin Franklin
B. A journal article that reviews various reports on Benjamin Franklin
C. A website that tells stories about Benjamin Franklin
D. Benjamin Franklin's diary


My answer is A. Is this right?
Ms. Sue
No. Find the meaning of "primary source."
LunarBerry
a primary source is an artifact, document, diary, manuscript, autobiography, recording, or any other source of information that was created at the time under study.

Is D right?
Ms. Sue
Yes, Ben Franklin's diary is a primary source.
LunarBerry
Thank you!
Ms. Sue
You're welcome.