PRIMARY OR SECONDARY?

In the first column: Make a list of the characteristics of primary and secondary sources based on the two sources you have just examined. Try to list at least six for each type of source.
In the middle column: Examine the source you have brought to class. Check off any characteristics that apply to it.
In the third column: Cite evidence from your source to support your findings.

Characteristics of Primary Sources
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Primary or Secondary?

o 1.

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o 3.

o 4.

o 5.

o 6.

Cite evidence from the source.
Characteristics of Secondary Sources
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Primary or Secondary?

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o 3.

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o 5.

o 6.
Cite evidence from the source.
Does your source have more of the characteristics of a PRIMARY or a SECONDARY source?
  _________Primary        _________ Secondary

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