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History Information Literacy

Primary Sources

Information in any format is produced to convey a message and is shared via a selected delivery method. Primary sources are original sources of information about the past created by someone with direct, personal knowledge of the particular past event, person, or topic being described.

As you view the resources on this page and work through the activities, consider:

  • When, why, how, and for what purpose was the information created? 

The information and activities on this page will help you know how to:

  • Differentiate between primary sources that are original works and also contemporaneous texts. 

Next, read the infographic on primary sources and take the short quiz to check your understanding and receive a certificate of completion.