Primary Sources :
Primary Sources Primary source
Authoritative/authentic “artifacts”
Usually first-hand or with direct knowledge of those involved
Examples:
Diary, journal, or log
Legal document
Photograph
Anything produced by those directly involved
Secondary Sources :
Secondary Sources Secondary source
Discusses information originally presented elsewhere or about the topic
Often cites or builds upon primary sources
Examples:
Textbook or other book chapters
Web sites
Articles or essays