The summaries of what they find are often considered secondary sources of information. This assignment will introduce you to both types of sources. It is important to remember that the distinction between a primary source and a secondary source is not always clear. Sometimes it will depend on the context of the information. Primary sources enable the researcher to get as close as possible to the truth of what actually happened during an historical event or time period.
Primary sources are the evidence left behind by participants or observers.
A secondary source is a work that interprets or analyzes an event or phenomenon. It is generally at least one step removed from the event. Examples of secondary sources are Articles or books that evaluate and analyze relationships between events and subjects Articles about subjects of which the author does not have direct. Articles about previous publications. Articles that refer to primary and secondary sources.