What Are Secondary Sources?

What Are Secondary Sources? book cover — LET'S FIND OUT SOCIAL STUDIES SKILLS FENEJ WHAT ARE SECONDARY SOURCES NI MICHELLE MCILROY Britannica Educational Publishing IN ASSOCIATION WITH ROSEN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

What Are Secondary Sources? — page 1 — History DeteCtives The world is full of exciting stories Some stories are very old Other stories are happening right now They are all ready for you to learn about With so much to know where do you start Peek online Visit a library Look in your classroom All of these places have resources to help you find facts Many of these resources are secondary sources Both primary and secondary sources give information about events people and places A primary Many resources you need can be found in your classroom or a library 4

What Are Secondary Sources? — page 2 — Compare and Contrast How are primary and secondary sources alike How are they different source is a work that gives original information It is something that comes from the time being described or from a person who was involved in the events being described A secondary source does not give original information It explains information gathered from primary sources You can be a history detective and learn about the past one clue at a time Secondary sources can guide you Computers are a great tool for research 5

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