Record created at the time of, or shortly after, an event by someone with personal knowledge of the facts, or the testimony of a person involved in the event
6,7,8,9,10,11,12 Firsthand information, such as an eyewitness account.
An artifact or written material, such as a letter, journal, personal document, official document, or newspaper from a particular time period that can be used to learn more about that time period.
A firsthand or eyewitness account of an event. Examples include documents, manuscripts, diaries, recording or original published report of research. Legal primary sources include statutes, court decisions, executive orders and treaties. Secondary sources contain interpretations or compilations of primary source material.
documentation created at the time of an event e.g. birth certificates, land deeds; an original unpublished form of information such as diaries and letters.
A Primary Source is the original resource that first reported research or ideas. These may include newspapers, interviews, research reports, scholarly journal articles, trade journals, conference proceedings, dissertations, Web sites, diaries, letters, etc. See also: Newspaper , Journal , Special Collections Printers See: Networked Print Stations , Color Printer Printing Services See: Copy Center
Original document, such as a manuscript or a typed or handwritten text.
Original manuscripts, contemporary records, and documents.
A source from the time of an event. The account of an eyewitness, some newspaper articles, news footage, correspondence, diaries, as well as artifacts from the time of the event are all examples of primary sources. There are also "secondary sources" and "tertiary sources".
a manuscript, record, or document providing original research or documentation.
In GIS terms this usually means a digital data source that is derived directly from the real world such as through Global Positioning Systems or remote sensing.
An original, first-hand account of an event or time period. See also Secondary Source.
a direct report of an event or happening by a witness to the event or happening
a document authored by someone who participated in or witnessed historical events or who was acquainted with historical actors (like Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B
a document in which an event is described by its witnesses
a document, object, or other evidence about the topic you are investigating that was created during the time period under study
a document or other sort of evidence written or created during the time under study
a document or record that has been produced by someone contemporary, as a participant or observer, to the events or period under consideration
a document produced by an actual participant or observer of the historical phenomenon being analyzed
a document that was created at the time of the event or subject you've chosen to study or by people who were observers of or participants in that event or topic
a document, witness or photograph that can give you first hand evidence of the event or people of that day
a first-hand account, by someone who participated in or witnessed an event
a first-hand account of an event
a firsthand account or evidence written or created during the time period under study
an eye witness or firsthand account of events and includes such
an original, a one-of-a-kind, or the first of its kind
an original document containing firsthand information about a topic
an original document containing raw, original, non-interpreted and unevaluated information about a topic
an original document or account that is not about another document or account but stands on its own
an original document, photograph, eyewitness account, artifact, court proceeding, etc
an original object or document -- the raw material or first-hand information
an original source that dates from the actual time period you're writing in
a piece of evidence written or created during the period under investigation
a record left by a person (or group) who participated in or witnessed the events you are studying or who provided a contemporary expression of the ideas or values of the period under examination
a record of an event written, spoken, or photographed by an eyewitness to that event at or near the time the event occurred
a source created at the time of the event you are interested in--an eyewitness account, a newspaper editorial, a set of letters, a manuscript census return, a photograph, even a physical artifact such as the ruins of a house
a source that came into existence during the actual period to be studied
a source that was created during or immediately after the event or period it documents
a work by an original theorist, practitioner, or author
a work of basic data or evidence--articles reporting research results, historical documents, a work by the person you might be reading or writing about, a map
a work that was written or created at a time that is contemporary or nearly contemporary with the period or subject being studied
a work written at a time that is contemporary or nearly contemporary with the subject or period under study
Resources that first report research or ideas. These may be newspapers, reports of research, scholarly journals, trade journals, proceedings of conferences, web sites, and dissertations.
Manuscripts, records, or documents providing original research or documentation. See Secondary Source.
1. an account by an eyewitness or the first recorder of an event, in written or other form, including microform and electronic reproduction (e.g. diaries, letters, minutes of meetings, news footage, newspaper articles) 2. data obtained from original research, statistical compilations or legal documents (e.g. reports of scientific experiments, U.S. Census records, public records) 3. creative works such as poetry, music, or art 4. physical artifacts such as stone points, pottery, furniture, and buildings. See also secondary source. public domain Material in the public domain is not copyrighted and may be used freely for any legal purpose. Works may be in the public domain for several reasons. For example, the copyright may have expired or the owner may have given up their copyright. Material published by the federal government is not copyrighted. OWL 6 has more information on the public domain.
A document which describes an event by its witnesses or first recorders. Some types are: diaries, speeches, letters, interviews, newspapers, autobiographies and official records including government publications, legislation, court reports, etc.
Primary sources are those records generated by a particular event or time period, by those who participated in or witnessed it. Primary sources contain original information and are usually the place where the original information first appears. Examples of primary sources include interviews, diaries, letters, speeches, results of experiments or original research, literary works, autobiographies, original theories, and other materials. Compare to secondary source.
documents containing firsthand information (used in the preparation of a later work.) Diaries, letters, and research reports are examples of primary sources.
an original document, e.g. diaries, letters, journals, unedited film/sound recordings.
Original sources of information including diaries, letters, public records, manuscripts, newspaper clippings, transcripts of interviews and photographs that provide first-hand knowledge of a topic or event. Compare this to a secondary source.
the work, manuscript, journal or government document as originally written.
The original person or text from which an idea, concept, or research came. See Secondary source
An original source (i.e. a diary, a person, an event, a survey) which informs you directly.
example original material, or material that describes an event by someone who witnessed it. Some examples of primary sources include newspaper articles written at the time an event occurred, original works (novels, poems, films, etc.), and first-hand accounts (interviews, diaries, memoirs, etc.)
original writings or research or documentation of an event from the time that it occured. Examples of primary sources include manuscripts, interviews, diaries, letters, and newspaper articles (written at the time of an event). See also secondary source.
Material that provides a first-hand account of a subject or event. Examples include diaries, photographs and interviews. Sometimes referred to as original sources or source material.
First-hand accounts of events and experiences, both public and personal.
A firsthand or eyewitness account of an event, includes diaries, personal narratives, newspaper accounts, etc. Secondary sources contain interpretations or compilations of primary source material.
an account of an event by someone who was present at the event
A manuscript or other document providing original research or documentation.
information in its original, first-hand presentation. EXAMPLES: diaries, speeches, interviews, letters, memoirs, autobiographies, eye-witness accounts, etc. Reference: 1) synonym for "citation" (see "citation") 2) a direction from one heading or word to another (see "cross-reference")
original source material. Examples include: diaries, letters, laboratory data, eye witness accounts
is a direct, original resource (e.g., eyewitness, original document, video record).
Fundamental or original document relating to a particular subject; first hand; written by a witness or researcher at the time of an event or discovery has different meaning in different disciplines. (Unit 1 Welcome to the Information Age)
A document, account or artifact written by a knowledgeable observer present at the time of an event; the raw material of history; an original source.
The main source used to defend a research question. For example, critical essays, documented studies, scholarly or technical journals, or interviews with experts. These sources show authority and thoroughness in discussion of a subject.
Fundamental, authoritative documents relating to a subject and used in the preparation of later works. See also secondary source.
Manuscript, record or document providing original research or documentation. See Secondary Source
An original, fundamental document. Letters, photographs, interviews, government documents, historical records, diaries, autobiographies and personal papers are some examples.
A first-hand report by a writer, scientist, artist, musician or observer. Examples include a diary, an eyewitness account, an autobiography, a lab report, a painting, an original musical score or a court transcript.
A document that contains accounts of an event or research written by a participant or witness of the event or by the person conducting the research.
An article written by a someone with first-hand knowledge of events or discoveries.
the writings of an author contemporary with the period under study, or a first hand witness to events, or an original document from the period under study
An original manuscript, contemporary record, or document created at the time an event occurred. Cf. secondary source.
Original manuscripts, contemporary records or documents created at the time an event occurred.
An original source, such as someone's diary or journal, a survey or interview, letters, autobiographies, and observations
primary sources are records that were created at the time of an event. For example, a primary source for a birth date would be a birth certificate. While you can find birth dates on other documents, such as marriage certificates, they would not be primary sources for the birth date, because they were not created at the time of the birth.
is a piece of evidence created in the time period under study.
Original manuscripts, contemporary records, or documents associated with an event
original works in various media formats such as photographs, drawings, letters, diaries, documents, books, films, posters, play scripts, speeches, songs, sheet music, and first-person accounts that are recorded at the time of an event.
An eyewitness account, legal document, or original work of an author, including novels, short stories, poems, letters, diaries, notes, manuscripts, government documents, autobiographies, interviews, photographs, artifacts, and experimental evidence. See also "Secondary Source" below.
fundamental, authoritative documents relating to a subject, used in the preparation of a later work, e.g., original records, contemporary documents, etc. Synonymous with original sources and source material. (ALA)
Information which has not been interpreted by another person, i.e., original articulation of an idea or concept.
a record containing information recorded at or about the time of the event, as opposed to compiled or secondary information; primary sources are generally more reliable than secondary sources.
A primary source is an original document relating to a particular subject, experiment, time period, or event. Autobiographies, journals, artworks, and diaries are considered primary sources. To learn more, read about how to find primary sources.
Manuscripts, records, or documents providing original research or documentation. Compare to " Secondary Sources."
A document or record used in research that contains firsthand information on a topic. Primary sources include original manuscripts, diaries, letters, and photographs.
a primary source gives first-hand accounts of an event. Memoirs, diaries, letters, interviews, government documents, photographs, manuscripts, radio or television broadcasts are all primary sources. The Library's guide to Finding Primary Sources http://www.library.georgetown.edu/guides/primary/ gives more information.
"Primary sources represent the basic sources of raw information." ( The St. Martin's Handbook.) Examples include autobiographies, letters, interviews, diaries, memos, statutes, speeches, financial reports, and news from live reports, eyewitness accounts, and news reports of an event.
Original manuscripts. contemporary records or documents used by a researcher in writing a book or article which would then form the secondary literature. Letters, photographs, interviews, government documents, historical records, and personal papers are some examples of primary sources. See Secondary Sources , below.
A term used to refer to original documents, research, or physical objects. These can include such material as: diaries, speeches, letters, records of information, newspaper & magazine articles, research articles, photographs, audio files.
an original diary, letter, or other document written by someone.
Original works in various media formats such as original manuscripts or reprints of orginal manuscripts, letters, diaries, documents, books, films, posters, play scripts, speeches, songs, sheet music, photographs, drawings, and first-person accounts that are created at the time an event occurred.
The literary work that you write an essay about is considered a primary source. For example if you write a comparison of Obasan and Beloved , both these works would be considered primary sources.
An original authoritative document (i.e. government document, historical record, thesis, technical report, etc.). In the sciences, primary sources include original descriptions of experiments and other information collected by researchers in a laboratory or in the field.
a source created at the time of the event, as opposed to records written in later years. For example, a primary source for a birth date would be a birth certificate. Other documents such as marriage and death certificates might also include a date of birth, but would not be considered primary sources for the birth date since they were created long after the birth.
an original document pertaining to an event or subject of inquiry, also a firsthand or eyewitness account of an event
A "first-person" account of an event.
An original source, such as a speech, diary, novel, legislative bill, laboratory study, field research report, or eyewitness account. While not necessarily more reliable than a secondary source, a primary source has the advantage of being closely related to the information it conveys and as such is often considered essential for research, particularly in history.
In research or bibliographies, the source that provides firsthand facts.
Original record or account of an event or topic that provides firsthand information. A primary source reflects the individual viewpoint of someone who observed or participated in the event or topic. ( learn more)
first-hand research data. also first-hand accounts of events, like diaries, letters, interviews, memoirs, photographs, transcripts, maps, government documents and artifacts.
In historical scholarship, a primary source is a document, sound recording, video recording, original work or other source of information that was created at or near the time being studied, often by the people being studied. In this sense primary does not mean superior. It refers to creation by the primary players, and is distinguished from a secondary source, which is a historical work, like a scholarly book or article, built up from primary sources.