Historical-Research-Resources

What is a primary source?
 * ~ A primary source is a document or physical object which was written or created during the time under study.

Some types of primary sources include: ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS (excerpts or translations acceptable): Diaries, speeches, manuscripts, letters, interviews, news film footage, autobiographies, official records. Creative Works: poetry, drama, novels, music, art. Relics or artifacts: pottery, furniture, clothing, buildings.

Examples of primary sources include: Diary of Anne Frank - Experiences of a Jewish family during WWII The Constitution of Canada - Canadian History A journal article reporting new research or findings Weavings and pottery - Native American history

Plato's Republic - Women in Ancient Greece

Source: [|Princeton University Library]. //"Whether conducting research in the social sciences, humanities (especially history), arts, or natural sciences, the ability to distinguish between primary and secondary source material is essential..."// Learn how to distinquish between primary and secondary souce [|here].

Learn more about primary sources at University of Illinois Library's [|Primary Village]. || Selected Primary Sources Selected Sites and Evaluaion / Citation Information ||~ [|Cartoons] Selected Editorial Cartoon Sites || ]]**ASW Library Books** || [|WW II Propaganda Posters] || Passwords for Home Access are on Moodle || ||    [|ASW Library Home] Updated ::: 01 October 2009
 * ~ [|Photographs]
 * ****[|Primary Sources] | [[http://library.asw.waw.pl/cataloging/servlet/handlecategorysearchresultsform.do?categoryID=5655&categoryDescription=Photography+Books&collectionType=0&page=0&collectionType=0|Photographs
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