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English 10 Research Report

This report explores the distinction between primary and secondary sources, focusing on their definitions and significance in research. Primary sources offer first-hand accounts, such as diaries, letters, and photographs, while secondary sources interpret these accounts, including journal articles and books. The importance of evaluating sources is emphasized, with a checklist that highlights criteria like accuracy, authority, objectivity, currency, and coverage. It also provides guidance on what types of sources to avoid, ensuring research papers meet the requirement of using diverse, credible sources.

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English 10 Research Report

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  1. Primary & Secondary Sources Evaluating Sources English 10 Research Report

  2. What are Primary Sources? • Accounts of an event written by the person who witnessed or experienced it first hand. • Original documents • Examples: • Diaries • Letters • Memoirs • Interviews • Photographs • Audio/video recordings

  3. What are Secondary Sources? • They interpret primary sources. • Examine studies that other researchers have done of a subject. • Secondhand experiences/opinions. • Examples: • Journal articles • Books • Radio/TV documentaries

  4. Evaluating Sources Why is this important?

  5. Checklist • Accuracy • Authority • Objectivity (is the author biased?) • Currency • Coverage (is the topic well-addressed?)

  6. Web Resources • Websites that do not have an author name, or a parent organization should be avoided. • Do not use Wikipedia. • Also avoid using personal website/blogs, unless the author is an expert in their field. • If you have to question the websites validity, it probably shouldn’t be used.

  7. Requirements • You must use at least 5 sources in your research paper. • Only 2 websites! • The other 3 can be a mix of articles & books. • You may use more than 5 sources. • All sources must be cited in your paper!

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