RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Remember that because primary sources are often firsthand accounts that reflect the viewpoint and memory of a participant or observer, the information may be biased or skewed.

Detailed explanation-2: -However, primary sources (like secondary sources) may have a biased view of past events. Written primary sources often include opinions, attitudes, and values that reflect the biases and world views of a particular group living in a particular time.

Detailed explanation-3: -Primary sources are generally considered more accurate. Be aware that primary sources can still have bias based on the creator’s bias, intended audience, and purpose. Authors of secondary sources gather a variety of primary sources related to a specific topic, or event.

Detailed explanation-4: -If exploring how an event affected people at a certain time, this type of source would be considered a primary source. If exploring the event, then the opinion piece would be responding to the event and therefore is considered to be a secondary source.