HIS100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Secondary Source
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His 100 module two activity template: primary and secondary sources. Replace the bracketed text below with your responses. Distinguish between primary and secondary sources: primary sources are sources that are related to whatever topic you choose. Secondary sources are sources that are interpretations based off of your primary sources. Explain why it is important to consult a variety of sources when conducting historical research. Include specific details and examples: consulting different sources is important not only to compare the research that you do find but to also get rid of any bias that you might have. You can get multiple perspectives and viewpoints instead of sticking to one viewpoint. Identify one primary source that would help investigate your research question (include the title, author, and link to the source). Identify one secondary source that would help investigate your research question (include the title, author, and link to the source): encyclop dia britannica, inc. (n. d. ).