Samar is conducting research about comedian and actress Lucille Ball. Which of her sources are secondary sources? Check all that apply.

Question

a book about Ball’s impact as a performer
a television interview with Ball
one of Ball’s acceptance speeches
a review of Ball’s television show
a chapter from Ball’s autobiography
an interview with Ball’s costars

Answer 1

In research, secondary sources are those that interpret, analyze, or summarize primary sources. Here are the sources listed and their classifications:

1. a book about Ball’s impact as a performer - Secondary source (analyzes and interprets Ball's work)
2. a television interview with Ball - Primary source (an original interview with the subject)
3. one of Ball’s acceptance speeches - Primary source (original speech by Ball)
4. a review of Ball’s television show - Secondary source (analyzes the show)
5. a chapter from Ball’s autobiography - Primary source (original writing by Ball)
6. an interview with Ball’s costars - Primary source (original interviews with associates of Ball)

So, the secondary sources are:

1. a book about Ball’s impact as a performer
2. a review of Ball’s television show