John Michael L.

Manila

EDE-1B

Exercise 1.3 Using the examples of a primary source in the module, give a primary source that
can be used in the writing of your life story. Discuss how it qualifies as a primary source.

Answer: Back in my elementary and high school days, I always used to write diaries about my
daily life and up until now my diaries are still with me and I always treasure them.

If I write the story of my life, I can consider my diaries as my primary source because a diary is a
form of autobiographical writing that keeps record of the person's activities and reflections and
also considered as a type of primary source of history.