Distinguish a primary source from a secondary source (G1-light level)
Exercise
Difficulty 2
~2 min
hist.g1.f.his.primary_secondary_source.ex_04
Interview Sheet Is Primary
Prompt
Is your family-history interview sheet a PRIMARY or SECONDARY source? Explain.
How it's presented
mode
binary with explanation
Answer criteria
type
identify with explanation
correct
primary
rationale
because your elder was THERE when the events happened, and they spoke directly
Hints
- WAS-YOU-THERE? for your elder.
- Your elder is the witness.
Misconceptions to watch
- Calling it secondary (it IS primary because the elder spoke directly)
- Confusing the interviewer with the interviewee