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A primary source is a piece of evidence from the time of the event/person/etc you're researching, right? So unless the encyclopedia was written at the time of the event/person/etc, it will be a secondary source. In fact, some encyclopedias are more like tertiary sources, in that they try to provide a potted version of major secondary works.
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Is an encyclopedia a primary source?
No, an encyclopedia is a secondary source.
Is an encyclopedia a primary?
No, an encyclopedia is a secondary source.
Is a encyclopedia a primary or secondary source?
I believe that a encyclopedia is a secondary source, because the person who wrote it most likely didn't witness every single event in it. __--FROM GENIUS--__
Is a encyclopedia a primary source?
Generally no. A primary source is firsthand experience. As in, someone who was there, saw what happened, etc. Encyclopedias are secondary sources.
What an example of an secondary source?
an example of a secondary source is a history/textbookbook, websites, reviews, encyclopedia, dictionary.annotations or commentaries on primary sources such as cases or legislators.
What is an example of a primary source A. A history bookB. An encyclopedia articleC. A recording of a speechD. A dictionary entry?
C. A recording of a speech
What is an example of secondary?
an example of a secondary source is a history/textbookbook, websites, reviews, encyclopedia, dictionary.annotations or commentaries on primary sources such as cases or legislators.
Is an encyclopedia articles a primary source?
no, it is not a primary source of information(usually for market research) as primary reserch involves actually talking to existing or potential customers to obtain information,it is called field research.magazine articles are a secondary source as information was obtaines by someone else.this form of research is called desk research.
Is an encyclopedia article about the new England colonies primary or secondary source?
Secondary. A secondary souce is written after the event happened, like an article in an excyclopedia. A primary source is written during the tiem of the event or by someone who was alive then or was alive and witnessed it, like a newspaper article.
Is a diary primary or secondary?
It is a primary source.
Which type of publication would be the best source for a brief introduction and summary of a topic?
encyclopedia
Is a picture a primary or secondary source?
A picture can indeed be a primary source.
