This powerpoint presentation explains the differences between primary and secondary sources of information and provides examples of each.

1. Primary & Secondary
Sources
By Kyle Lavender

2. Primary Sources
 A primary source is an original document, free from
manipulation or alteration. These sources were from the
original event.
 Primary Sources
 Diaries, speeches, manuscripts, letters, interviews, official
records, poetry, novels, music, art, pottery, clothing and
even entire buildings

3. Secondary Sources
 A secondary source interprets and analyzes a primary
source. They are usually removed from that period of
time and reflect upon the events that occurred.
 Secondary Sources
 Textbooks, magazine articles, commentaries,
encyclopedias, a piece of artwork depicting a historical
event

4. Examples of each
 Primary
 The Declaration of
Independence
 The Diary of Anne Frank
 Martin Luther King Jr.’s
speech
 The Mona Lisa
 Secondary
 School textbooks
 An article reviewing past
findings
 Novels written about past
world wars
 Documentaries highlighting
past events

5. The Declaration of Independence
 Primary Source  Secondary Source

6. World War II
 Primary  Secondary