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JAMS 11: Gender and the Media

Characteristics of Primary and Secondary Sources

This Venn Diagram shows some common characteristics of both primary and secondary sources.

Differentiate Between Primary and Secondary Sources

Primary vs. Secondary Sources - The video above explains the key characteristics, similarities, and differences of primary and secondary sources. This video provides you with the skills to determine if a source is a primary or secondary source. You will need to be able to complete this task for your midterm project, and potentially for future assignments.