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