REPORTING AND THESIS WRITING
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SOURCES
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Question
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A fossil is an example of a primary source.
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The information in a primary source has not been subject to interpretation, analysis, or evaluation. Examples of primary sources include: Artifacts (e.g. tools, pottery, coins, furniture, clothing, fossils) Photographs and drawings.
Detailed explanation-2: -Personal texts–diaries, memoirs, letters, autobiographies, and papers–usually make excellent primary sources because they were written by a historical person you’re studying.
Detailed explanation-3: -Primary sources are original materials, regardless of format. Letters, diaries, minutes, photographs, artifacts, interviews, and sound or video recordings are examples of primary sources created as a time or event is occurring.
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