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Research Workshop: Generating Research Questions and Evaluating Sources

Question 3 • IC English 11 - Deering

Which is the best definition of a primary source document?

Answer
A
A source that consists of original material, such as an interview.
B
A source that helps the researcher better understand a topic.
C
A source that helps the researcher answer a research question.
D
A source that contains a wide range of information on a topic.

Explanation

A primary source is firsthand or original material created by someone directly connected to the event or topic. An interview is an example because it records a person’s own account. The other choices describe sources by how useful or broad their information is, not whether the material is original.

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