Primary vs. Secondary Sources
Primary and Secondary sources are both invaluable to the historian as well as any other subject. Differing between the two is sometimes confusing, but entirely possible. Below are some examples and links to external websites to help you differentiate between primary and secondary sources.
Primary Sources
A primary source is a document or physical object which was written or created during the time under study. These sources were present during an experience or time period and offer an inside view of a particular event. Some types of primary sources include:
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Secondary Sources
A secondary source interprets and analyzes primary sources. These sources are one or more steps removed from the event. Secondary sources may have pictures, quotes or graphics of primary sources in them. Some types of secondary sources include:
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