Primary and Secondary Sources
Summary
TLDRThis training video educates viewers on the difference between primary and secondary sources in U.S. history. Primary sources are original materials from the time period under study, such as letters, speeches, and autobiographies. Secondary sources are interpretations of primary sources, often created by those without direct experience of the events. The video uses Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech and his autobiography as examples of primary sources, while textbooks and essays are secondary. It concludes with a comprehension check to reinforce learning.
Takeaways
- 📚 A 'source' refers to any person, place, or object that provides information.
- 📖 Primary Sources are original materials created during the time period being studied or 'first-hand' information.
- 💡 Examples of primary sources include letters, diaries, government documents, news articles, artifacts, and autobiographies.
- 🎤 Modern primary sources also encompass speeches, video news footage, photographs, and recorded interviews.
- 👤 An example of a primary source is Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech, which is first-hand information.
- 📝 Secondary Sources are created by studying primary sources and are considered 'second-hand' information.
- 📚 Common secondary sources are textbooks, encyclopedias, dictionaries, websites, essays, and biographies.
- 📚 Secondary sources are written by individuals who did not directly experience the events or time periods they describe.
- 📘 When studying Martin Luther King Jr., secondary sources would include textbooks, essays, biographies, and educational videos.
- 🔍 Both primary and secondary sources are used to write essays or reports on historical figures, with primary sources being foundational.
- 📈 The video concludes with a comprehension check to ensure understanding of the difference between primary and secondary sources.
Q & A
What are the two types of sources used in learning U.S. History?
-The two types of sources used in learning U.S. History are Primary Sources and Secondary Sources.
What is the definition of Primary Sources?
-Primary Sources are original materials created or produced during the time under study or 'first-hand' information.
Give some examples of Primary Sources used for studying U.S. history.
-Examples of Primary Sources include letters, diary entries, quotes, government documents, news articles, artifacts, paintings, drawings, autobiographies, speeches, video news footage, photographs, and recorded interviews.
How does the 'I Have a Dream Speech' by Martin Luther King Jr. qualify as a Primary Source?
-The 'I Have a Dream Speech' is a Primary Source because it is first-hand information coming directly from Martin Luther King Jr., whether read, heard, or watched on video.
What is the role of Secondary Sources in historical research?
-Secondary Sources are created by studying Primary Sources and are second-hand sources of information. They are created by someone who did not have first-hand experience or participate in the events, conditions, or time periods being studied.
List some examples of Secondary Sources.
-Examples of Secondary Sources include textbooks, encyclopedias, dictionaries, websites, essays, and biographies written by someone other than the subject.
Why are both Primary and Secondary Sources important for writing an essay on a historical figure like Martin Luther King Jr.?
-Both Primary and Secondary Sources are important for writing an essay because Primary Sources provide first-hand information, while Secondary Sources offer analysis and interpretation of those primary materials.
What is the difference between a Primary Source and a Secondary Source according to the transcript?
-A Primary Source is an original material created during the time under study, providing first-hand information. A Secondary Source is created by someone who did not have first-hand experience and relies on Primary Sources for information.
Why is the Declaration of Independence considered a Primary Source?
-The Declaration of Independence is considered a Primary Source because it was written by Thomas Jefferson and signed by Congress in 1776, providing direct, first-hand information about the event.
How does the transcript define 'first-hand' information?
-In the transcript, 'first-hand' information refers to original materials created or produced during the time under study, providing direct evidence or testimony from the period.
What is the purpose of the comprehension check at the end of the video?
-The purpose of the comprehension check is to assess the viewer's understanding of the differences between Primary and Secondary Sources and to reinforce the key concepts presented in the video.
Outlines
📚 Introduction to Primary and Secondary Sources
This paragraph introduces the concepts of Primary and Secondary Sources in the context of studying U.S. History. Primary Sources are original materials created during the time period under study, providing first-hand information. Examples include letters, diaries, government documents, and autobiographies. Secondary Sources are created by studying primary sources and include textbooks, encyclopedias, and biographies written by someone other than the subject. The paragraph uses Martin Luther King Jr. as an example to illustrate the difference between the two types of sources.
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Keywords
💡Primary Sources
💡Secondary Sources
💡First-hand Information
💡Artifacts
💡Autobiographies
💡Historians
💡Comprehension Check
💡Textbooks
💡Essays
💡Biographies
💡Jamestown Settlement
Highlights
Definition of Primary Sources as original materials created during the time under study.
Primary Sources include letters, diaries, quotes, government documents, news articles, artifacts, paintings, drawings, and autobiographies.
Modern Primary Sources include speeches, video news footage, photographs, and recorded interviews.
Example of a Primary Source: Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech.
Martin Luther King Jr.'s autobiography is a Primary Source.
Martin Luther King Jr.'s TV interview on Meet the Press in 1965 is a Primary Source.
Primary Sources provide first-hand information directly from those involved.
Definition of Secondary Sources as second-hand sources of information.
Secondary Sources are created by someone who did not have first-hand experience.
Examples of Secondary Sources include textbooks, encyclopedias, dictionaries, websites, essays, and biographies.
Secondary Sources rely on Primary Sources to report information about the past.
When studying Martin Luther King Jr., textbooks and essays are Secondary Sources.
A section in a textbook about Jamestown settlement is a Secondary Source.
Primary Sources are used to create Secondary Sources.
Comprehension check questions to test understanding of Primary and Secondary Sources.
An interview with a Titanic survivor is identified as a Primary Source.
The Declaration of Independence is a Primary Source.
A section of a textbook describing the Jamestown settlement is a Secondary Source.
Encouragement to complete the lesson by clicking 'Next' and participating in further activities.
Transcripts
Welcome to Primary Sources and. Secondary Sources training video.
Hello Class,
Today we will be learning about Primary and Secondary sources.
As you know a “source” can be a person, place, or object from which you get information.
The two types of sources used in learning U.S. History are called Primary Sources and
Secondary Sources.
Let’s tackle Primary Sources first.
Primary Sources are original materials created or produced during the time under study or
“First-hand” information. Which makes sense since the word “primary” means “first”.
General examples of primary sources used for studying U.S. history include: letters, diary
entries, quotes, government documents, news articles, artifacts, paintings, drawings,
and autobiographies. That’s when someone writes a book about their own life.
More modern primary sources include: speeches, video news footage, photographs, and recorded
interviews
Let’s explore a specific example.
If our topic of study was the life of Martin Luther King Jr. we would look at several primary
sources.
His famous, “I Have a Dream Speech” is a primary source. It is first-hand information,
coming directly from Martin Luther King Jr. Whether we read it, hear it, or watch it on
a video, that speech is a primary source that tells us about Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. also wrote an autobiography about his life. His autobiography is a primary
source.
Martin Luther King Jr.’s T.V. interview on Meet the Press in 1965, is a primary source.
These primary sources, along with others, help historians to understand the past.
The other type of sources, Secondary Sources, are created by studying primary sources.
Let’s take a look at Secondary Sources.
Yes, you may have already guessed. Secondary sources are second-hand sources of information.
They are sources that were created by someone who did not have first-hand experience or
participate in the events, conditions, time periods you’re studying.
General examples of secondary sources include: Textbooks, encyclopedias, dictionaries, websites,
essays, biographies, which are books about a specific person written by someone else.
Let’s go back to our Martin Luther King Jr. example.
Secondary sources when studying Martin Luther King Jr. would be:
A section in your textbook, an essay your classmate writes, a biography, or even a Brain
Pop video on Martin Luther King Jr., (although it may include a primary source within the
video, like his “I have a dream speech).
Secondary sources rely on primary sources to report information about the past.
If you were to write an essay on Martin Luther King Jr., you would use both primary and secondary
sources, and now you know that primary sources are used to create secondary sources!
Okay class, it’s time for a quick comprehension check. You can pause the video between each
question, if needed. Identify the source
Number one. An interview with Titanic survivor, Millvina Dean. Is it A. a primary source or
B. a secondary source? The correct answer is A. a primary source.
Number two. The Declaration of Independence written by Thomas Jefferson and signed by
Congress in 1776. Is it A. a primary source or B. a secondary
source? The correct answer is A. a primary source.
Number three. A section of your textbook that describes the Jamestown settlement.
Is it A. a primary source or B. a secondary source?
The correct answer is B. a secondary source.
Great job, class! This concludes the video on Primary and Secondary Sources. Don’t
forget to click “Next” at the bottom right of your screen to finish the lesson.
After you review the resource pages, take the QUIZ and complete the Jamboard Activity!
Have a great day!
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