Which of the following is an example of a primary source?
A. A biography of Benjamin Franklin
B. A journal article that reviews various reports on Benjamin Franklin
C. A website that tells stories about Benjamin Franklin
D. Benjamin Franklin's diary
My answer is A. Is this right?
Yes, Ben Franklin's diary is a primary source.
a primary source is an artifact, document, diary, manuscript, autobiography, recording, or any other source of information that was created at the time under study.
Is D right?
Thank you!
You're welcome.
No, your answer is incorrect. A primary source is a firsthand account or original document that was created during the time period being studied. It provides direct evidence or information about a particular topic.
In this case, the correct answer is D. Benjamin Franklin's diary. This is a firsthand record of Franklin's thoughts, experiences, and interactions, making it an example of a primary source. It was created by Benjamin Franklin himself during the time period being studied, and it offers direct insights into his life and perspectives.
Choice A, a biography of Benjamin Franklin, is a secondary source because it is a written account based on various primary sources and secondary sources. It interprets and analyzes information about Franklin's life.
Choice B, a journal article that reviews various reports on Benjamin Franklin, is also a secondary source because it synthesizes and analyzes information from other sources.
Choice C, a website that tells stories about Benjamin Franklin, can be either a primary or a secondary source depending on the content. If the website is based on primary sources or firsthand accounts, it can be considered a primary source. However, if it simply presents information from secondary sources or provides interpretations and analysis, it would be considered a secondary source.