Social Studies Skills

Which of the following is an example of a primary source?

• textbook
• diary
• political cartoon
• biography

Which of the following is a secondary source?

• Diary
• Textbook
• Photographs
• Audio Recording

A strong thesis makes a strong stance/position on a topic.

• True
• False

Which TDL below gernerally has the most authority?

• .org
• .gov
• .edu
• .com

When determining the credibility of a source you should look at all of the following things except?

• TDL
• Author
• Ads
• Publish Date

Using a source that is biased is never a good idea to use or trust.

• True
• False

Primary sources are always the best sources to use.

• True
• False

A television show explaining about Neil Armstrong and  his walk on the moon. The TV show is a

• Primary Source
• Secondary Source

An autobiography is a

• Primary Source
• Secondary Source

A document or other record of past events created by someone who was present during the events or the time period in which they occurred.

• Secondary Source
• Primary Source