Question

Describe the difference between primary and secondary sources and give an example of each. (1-2 sentences)(2 points)

Answer 1

A primary source is an original, first-hand record or evidence from the time or event itself (e.g., a diary entry, a research article reporting original experiments, a photograph). A secondary source interprets, analyzes, or summarizes primary sources (e.g., a textbook, a literature review, or a biography).