Primary sources were either created
during the time period being studied or were created at a later date by a
participant in the events being studied (as in the case of memoirs).They reflect the individual viewpoint of a
participant or observer.Primary sources
enable the researcher to get as close as possible to what actually happened
during an historical event or time period.
What are Secondary Sources?
A
secondary source is a work that interprets or analyzes an historical event or
phenomenon. It is generally at least one step removed from the event and is
often based on primary sources. Examples include scholarly or popular books and
articles, reference books and textbooks.
