Primary and Secondary ResourcesHow to distinguish between the two types

of resources.

A statement, book, person that gives information

Source of Information

These come from people who actually experienced the event

Examples; 1st hand reports, diaries, letters, journals, or original documents

Primary Source

Information comes from interviews and second-hand information (think rumors)

Examples: newspapers, magazine accounts, encyclopedias, research studies, websites, and documentaries

Secondary Source

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