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Primary sources are usually accurate considering they were written by someone at who witnessed a historical event personally, however some may be inaccurate due to human error.
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Statues primary sources of US laws?
Statues are not the primary sources of U.S. laws, the primary source of U.S. laws is the constitution of the United States of America...
Is a dissertation a primary source?
They are usually secondary sources, but can be a primary source depending on the topic of the dissertation. If you are looking for primary sources you might be able to find many primary sources within the bibliography of a dissertation, since most of these scholars would have most likely referred to primary documents while drafting their dissertation.
Is a encyclopedia a primary source?
Generally no. A primary source is firsthand experience. As in, someone who was there, saw what happened, etc. Encyclopedias are secondary sources.
What are Primary Sources from the Spanish Colonies?
Writings from the time period of Spanish colonization.
The Declaration of Independence a primary source or a secondary source of historical information relating to American independence?
When researching American independence or almost any founding-period subject, the Declaration of Independence is indeed a primary source. The difference between primary sources and secondary sources hinges on this simple distinction: a primary source is (or was) "there", while a secondary source is (or was) not "there" but instead talks "about" it.
Why can a secondary source more helpful than a primary source?
They summarize conclusions about primary sources.
Are carnivores primary sources?
no carnivores are not primary sources
What kind of documents are the t.v ads?
Primary Sources
Which of the following is true about primary sources primary sources can be difficult to read primary resources may require interpretation primary sources may need to be put into plain English first?
Primary sources may require interpretation!
Types of sources of information?
Types of sources of information include primary, secondary, and tertiary. Primary sources are from the original source. Secondary are a commentary using primary sources. Tertiary sources are largely expert opinion.
Why are killer whales always trying to eat dolphins?
because it's one of there primary sources of a food supply
Advantages and disadvantages of primary and secondary sources of information?
Primary sources of information are great because they are first hand information from someone who was there. Secondary sources are based on primary sources, and may be biased.
What are the classification of historical sources?
Primary sources and secondary sources
What is the difference between a primary source and a artifact?
What is the difference between a primary source and an artifact? a. Primary sources are studied by archaeologists; artifacts are studied by historians. ... Primary sources are written sources; artifacts are objects.
Why would an organic chemist prefer to read primary sources about experiments in her field rather than secondary sources?
Why would an organic chemist prefer to read primary sources about experiments In her field rather than secondary sources
What is an inherent problem in using secondary sources of data is?
An inherent problem in using secondary sources of data is that the data may have been skewed or manipulated a bit. Primary sources of data are always more reliable than secondary sources.
What tools do historians use?
Primary sources, secondary sources, and oral history.
