TASK SHEET #01

Primary Sources vs. Secondary Sources

Instructions:
1. Using the Venn diagram below, compare and contrast the characteristics of primary
and secondary source materials. Give an explanation for the overlapping characteristics
on the space provided.

(PS. DI PO AKO MAALAM GUMAWA NG VENN DIAGRAM PO)

PRIMARY SECONDARY
- These primary sources provide the -Secondary sources serve as
original materials. interpretations or readings of primary
-First hand observation. sources.
-Specific data from a single source. -Quick and cheap.
-New findings -work that analyze
-Interpretation

Provides information that specifically answers research questions.

Primary Secondary
Explanation for overlapping concepts:
-Primary sources of information come directly from the source, primary sources means
first so it means that it is a first hand account. Secondary sources is a second hand
account, secondary sources use this evidence to provide an interpretation. Just remember
primary sources are first and secondary is second.

Explanation for overlapping concepts:

-Secondary sources for a historical research endeavor are usually scholarly books and
articles. Primary sources are interpreted and analyzed by secondary sources. These
sources are separated from the event by one or more stages. Images, quotations, and
images from primary sources may appear in secondary sources.

2. List down eight (8) examples of primary sources.

a.Artifacts
b.Diaries
c.Autobiographies
d.Personal Letter
e.Patents

f.Original Documents
g.Transcripts
h.Government Documents

3. List down eight (8) examples of secondary sources.

a.Textbooks
b.Bibliographies
c.Biographical Works
d.Histories
e.Journal Articles
f.Commentaries
g.Monographs

h.Encyclopaedias
4. List down five (5) examples of sources which can either be primary or secondary
depending on the context and use.
a.Interview transcripts
b.Review

c.Works of art
d.Documentaries

e.Newspaper articles