What is a Primary Source?
A primary source is a first-hand account of an event or topic. A first-hand account is a document that was created by someone who was around during the time the event or topic took place.
What are examples of primary sources?
1. A speech
2. An official government report, document, or ruling.
3. A letter or diary entry
4. A photograph
5. creative works such as a novel, play, poem, music lyrics
6. A news report
7. An advertisement
8. Statistic
