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 Module 14:
Gathering data
>> Learning objectives <<

Identify the Classify sources Apply and

various sources of data into interpret
of data; primary sources information
or secondary accurately in
sources; and data gathering.
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CAREFULLY
 Sources of data

PRIMARY SECONDARY
 Primary
sources of data
 These are raw data collected first-hand by
researchers or writers.
 These data can be gathered through surveys,
interviews, direct observations, experiments,
etc.
 Data from primary sources must be handled
carefully and interpreted accurately.
 EXAMPLEs:
Audio Recordings
 Memoirs Autobiograhies
 Diaries
 Speeches Manuscripts
Memoirs
Diaries
Speeches
 secondary
sources of data
 These are the data that abound anywhere in
printed and electronic forms.
 Printed forms are books, articles, journals,
magazines, records, etc.
Electronic forms are from the internet (e-
books, e-journals, and e-magazines)
 The library
 It is the source of secondary data.
 It has numerous books and other
materials which contain a lot of
information.
 The internet
 It is another source of secondary data.
 The internet is a world full of
information.

 It needs to answer the question, “is the

information true, credible, reliable, and
valid?”
EXAMPLEs:
Encyclopedias
Reviews
Textbooks
Magazine Articles
Biographies
Journal Articles
WAIT! THERE’S MOREEEEEE
 Activity:
Directions: Classify each of the following sources of data. Write P
for primary or S for secondary sources of data.

_____1. Photographs _____6. Book reviews

_____2. Journal Articles _____7. Diaries
_____3. Videos _____8. Editorials
_____4. Books _____9. Laws
_____5. Interviews _____10. Magazine Articles
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