Primary vs secondary source

Distinguishing the differences between primary and secondary sources.

1. Primary Source vs.Secondary Source G8 Integrated Studies (developed from University of Toronto UTSC library source)

2. Primary Source

3. Primary Source Object or writing created at the time of study by the observers, participants or witnesses. First hand account of the experience in a an event. Original record written at the time when the event happened. Evidence of an event.

4. Secondary Source

5. Secondary Source Explain, clarify, analyze or discuss a past event in the primary source. Provide a deeper understanding to the primary source. Develop an appreciation to the value of primary source. Created a long time after the event happened.

6. Guess which is which Diaries Letters Photographs Art Maps Video and film Sound recordings Interviews Newspapers Magazines History textbooks Biographies Published stories or Movies of historical Essays events Music recordings Encyclopedia

7. Primary vs. Secondary sources https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= PgfQC4d3pKc

8. Evaluating sources of information How do I know my sources are trustworthy?

9. Evaluating sources of information Primary or secondary Accuracy Reliability Currency