1. primary source examples
is a term used in a number of disciplines to describe source material that is closest to the person, information, or period
It’s a first-hand account
The author is creating it in the current time period
Letters
Diaries
Birth/death certificates
Speeches
Autobiographies
Artifacts
Journal
Newspaper
Music
Fictional novel
Personal finances
Business contracts

2. SECONDARY SOURCE
is a document or recording that relates or discusses information originally presented elsewhere
It uses primary sources to make an argument. It is an analysis of primary sources.
It is NOT first hand
EXAMPLES
Some Text books
Magazine articles
Histories
Criticisms
Commentaries
documentaries

3. Uses primary and secondary sources to SUMMARIZE info about events.
TERTIARY SOURCE
Uses primary and secondary sources to SUMMARIZE info about events.
Does NOT analyze or make an argument.
EXAMPLES
Wikipedia
Encyclopedia
Textbooks
Atlas
Biographies

4. Examining a Primary Source
Directions:
Examine the nine checks.
The nine checks are considered an example of a primary source.
Piece these checks together to tell a “story”.
In one paragraph tell me what can be learned about “Joe C. Dollar” from just looking at some bank records.