Primary vs Secondary Sources

Front

A source usually created at the time in question that provides firsthand evidence. Examples include newspaper articles, photographs, diary entries, interviews and financial records.

Back

Primary Source

Front

A source that was not created at the time being studied, but instead uses sources that were created at that time as evidence to draw conclusions. Scholarly books and articles are examples.

Back

Secondary Source

Front

A person or thing that gives information

Back

Source

Front

A person who is there to see something happen.

Back

Witness

Front

A belief, judgment or thought about something or someone.

Back

Opinion

Front

The way that someone understands or explains something.

Back

Interpretation

Front

Something real or true.

Back

Fact

Front

Prejudice; a tendency to favor one side or person.

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Bias