LibGuides: History 316-The History of Religion in the U.S.: Primary vis a vis Secondary

Primary vs. Secondary

A student will understand the research potential of using primary vs. secondary sources; can differentiate between the two.

What is a Primary Source? This link opens in a new window
CONTENT: describes the difference between primary and secondary sources using the example of the Kennedy assassination.
MEDIUM/TIME: video/3:02
ASSESSMENT: none
Why Hunter Librarians like it: fast-paced video that visually illustrates a primary source using news footage and other images.

Primary vs. Secondary Sources
CONTENT: definitions of primary and secondary sources with examples of each and websites for locating sources.
MEDIUM/TIME: website/text
ASSESSMENT: none
Why Hunter Librarians like it: This website nicely briefly explains primary vs. secondary sources and uses examples that students will be able to apply to their own research.