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PRIMARY SOURCES Firsthand accounts of a time period or event, original documents, and creative works. Works created at the time of an event. |
SECONDARY SOURCES Publications that analyze, interpret, review, or evaluate primary sources. Works created well after an event. |
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| Art | Painting, drawing, or sculpture | Article critiquing artwork |
| Film | Movie | Movie review |
| History | Diary, letter, speech, interview, photo, or advertisement |
History book, biography or historical figure |
| Literature | Novel, short story, or poem | Literary criticism |
| Science or Social Science | Original research | Literature review, systemic review, meta-analysis |
| Theater | Performance taping | Review of performance |
| Other Examples |
Magazine or newspaper article from a specific time period Autobiography or memoir Opinion poll or survey |
Encyclopedia, dictionary, or atlas Biography Interpretation of survey results |