PRIMARY SOURCES
what is a primary source?
a primary source is an original source that informs you directly and not through any other persons perspective.
what is a secondary source?
a secondary source is a third person account found in research done by other people.
you want to learn about shoes and find an article on it in the fortnite forums is this information accurate?
likely no ( shame on you if you got this wrong)
name 4 points that you should keep in mind about researching the internet.
the answers include: Use the web wisely, Try several search engines, Take advantage of links, Experiment with keywords, Ignore web sites that advertise research papers for sale, learn your school's internet policy.
What is a reference book? and give an example of one.
a reference book is a book that contains specific facts or background information. the examples include: Encyclopedias, Almanacs, Atlases, Dictionaries, Directories, Periodical Indexes.
When researching a topic it is best to choose primary sources over secondary sources
true or false?
true!!!
all secondary sources have biases and misunderstandings.
true or false?
false!!!
what are 3 questions you should ask yourself to help you decide the reliability of your sources?
the answers include:Is the source a primary source or secondary source, Is the source an expert, Is the information accurate, Is the information fair and complete, Is the information current.
Observation and participation, these tools help you gather a great deal of data from many people
true or false?
false!!!!
which one of these is a secondary source?
reading an article on a movie.
watching the movie itself.
reading an article on a movie.
the more well known a source is makes it more likely that the information is accurate
true or false?
true!!!!
what should you look for when researching on the internet? name at least 2
the answers include Government publications, Encyclopedia entries, Business reports, Firsthand observations on the internet.
name 4 primary sources
answers include:Diaries, Journals, Letters, Presentations, Interviews, Surveys/Questionnaires and Observation/Participation.
name 4 secondary sources?
the answers include: Television, Radio, Internet, Books and Magazines.
would you take Gordon Ramsay's information on basketball over a pro basketballer and why?
no, because information is more accurate when coming from an expert.
what is the internet a primary source or secondary source?
primary source!
which one of these isn't a primary source?
Survey - Participation - Understanding
Understanding
which one of these isn't a secondary source?
Radio - Magazines - Letters
Letters
you find an article from 2 years ago should you trust this information and why?
no, because its out of date.
sites that include .edu - .org - .gov - .lel are often reliable. which one is not reliable though?
.lel