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Subjects / TY Research Skills / Finding and Using Sources

Primary and secondary sources

Tell the difference between first-hand evidence and later accounts, and know when to use each.

In review Transition Year Common
15practice questions

Fill the gaps: 1 · Match the pairs: 1 · Multiple choice: 8 · Select all that apply: 2 · Numeric answer: 1 · Put in order: 1 · Written answer (self/teacher assessed): 1

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Multiple choice
Which statement best describes a SECONDARY source?
Choose one answer
Hint 1

Think about how far the source is from the original event.

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