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HIS 131: Fickling American History Research Project: 5 | Primary Source

Step Five: Due 3/19 or 3/20

  • Find a primary source related to your topic
  • Read and examine this source
  • Write a 2 page summary and analysis
  • Include citation link

Primary vs Secondary Sources

Types of Primary Sources

Types of documents explained: from Yale University


Diaries
Photos
Maps
Artifacts + objects
Art
Pamphlets
Speeches
Recordings
News + magazines
Religious texts + Scripts

Primary Sources