Source information
There are two types of source information:
- primary
- secondary
It is important to understand the type of source information, as this will influence its credibility.
Primary source
A primary source is a source that is closest to the original event, research or experience.
Examples of primary sources are:
- an original letter
- an original diary extract
- notes from an original experiment or piece of research
- a novel
- a poem
- a play
Secondary source
A secondary source is one step away from the primary (original) event, research or experience.
Examples of secondary sources are:
- a scientific report based on notes from an original experiment
- a critique based on an original novel, play or poem
