Research Workshop: Generating Research Questions and Evaluating Sources
Question 8 • IC English 11 - Deering
Carmelo is researching President John F. Kennedy’s campaign speeches. For sources, he is using both the speeches themselves and reporters’ analyses of the speeches. The reporters’ articles are best described as
Answer
A
primary source documents, because they are scholarly and academic in nature.
B
primary source documents, because they contain original material.
C
secondary source responses, because they contain commentary on a primary source.
D
secondary source responses, because they refer to significant historical events.
Explanation
Kennedy’s campaign speeches are primary sources because they come directly from the historical figure and period being studied. Reporters’ analyses interpret or comment on those speeches, so they are secondary source responses. Being scholarly or discussing important events does not by itself make a source primary.
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