| An Introduction to Primary
and Secondary Sources
Example Cards
Imagine that you are doing research on J.K. Rowling, the
author of the Harry Potter books. Decide which of these sources
of information would be primary sources and which would be secondary.
Cut out the example cards and put them under the correct
heading.
PRIMARY
SOURCE |
SECONDARY SOURCE |
The description of J.K Rowling on the book jacket of
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.
|
One of the scraps of paper on which J.K. Rowling wrote
the beginning of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. |
J. K. Rowling’s autograph. |
A letter to you from J.K. Rowling.
|
A video tape of J.K. Rowling on the Rosie O’Donnell
show.
|
A book report that someone in your class did on J. K.
Rowling.
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