1. Primary and Secondary Sources

2. Primary Source 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.

3. Types of Primary Sources Original Documents: Diaries, speeches, manuscripts, letters, interviews, news film footage, autobiographies, official records (like a census) Sometimes these are translated into English from the original language Sometimes you only use part (an excerpt) Creative Works: Poetry, drama, novels, music, art, sculpture Relics or Artifacts: Pottery, furniture, clothing, buildings

4. Examples of Primary Sources Diary of Anne Frank - Experiences of a Jewish family during WWII The Constitution of Canada - Canadian History A journal article reporting NEW research or findings Weavings and pottery - Native American history Plato's Republic - Women in Ancient Greece Turn to the person next to you and make a list of three other examples of primary sources

5. Use of Primary Sources What are two advantages of using primary sources? What are two disadvantages of using primary sources?

6. Secondary Source 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.

7. Types of Secondary Sources Publications: Textbooks, magazine articles, histories, criticisms, commentaries, encyclopedias.

8. Examples of Secondary Sources A journal/magazine article which interprets or reviews previous findings A history textbook A book about the effects of WWI Turn to the person next to you and make a list of three other examples of secondary sources

9. Use of Secondary Sources What are two advantages of using secondary sources? What are two disadvantages of using secondary sources?