What is a primary source?

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Primary sources are immediate, first-hand accounts of a topic from people who have a direct connection to it. They serve as original evidence or direct testimony regarding a subject. Examples of primary sources include:

  • Texts of laws and other original documents
  • Newspaper reports written by reporters who witnessed an event or quoted people directly involved
  • Speeches, diaries, letters, and interviews—what the people involved actually said or wrote
  • Original research studies
  • Datasets and survey data, such as census or economic statistics
  • Photographs, videos, or audio recordings that directly capture events
  • Last Updated Feb 04, 2025
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  • Answered By Angela Citizen-Payne

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