Definition: (in your own words) First hand sources that were recorded at the time that an event

occurred

What are they used for: (list at least 3) -to see an event from a certain point of view -to help tell facts apart from opinions -to see past mistakes and failures to help make better decisions

Examples of: (list at least 3) -The Bible (mostly New Testament) -Constitution of the United States of America -Autobiography

Primary Source

Non-Examples: (list at least 3)

-The Bible (mostly Old Testament) -Biography -Websites

Definition: (in your own words) Sources that are not first hand but are based off of primary sources

What are they used for: (list at least 3) -to see the same event from different perspectives -forming an opinion -save time

Examples of: (list at least 3)

-The Bible (mostly Old Testament) -Biography -Textbook

Secondary Source

Non-Examples: (list at least 3)

-Autobiographies -Photos -The Constitution of the United States of America