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Generally no. A primary source is firsthand experience. As in, someone who was there, saw what happened, etc. Encyclopedias are secondary sources.

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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 Encyclopedia Britannica considered a primary source?

No, Encyclopedia Britannica is not considered a primary source. It is a secondary source that compiles information from various primary sources.


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--__


Can an encyclopedia be a primary source?

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.


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.


Which type of publication would be the best source for a brief introduction and summary of a topic?

encyclopedia


Is a diary primary or secondary?

It is a primary source.

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