What are primary sources?
A)a writer's interpretation or evaluation of original documents
B)original documents,including works of literature,scientific studies,and journal articles
C)reading assignments from textbooks
D)none of the above

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Primary sources are original documents or materials that provide first-hand accounts or direct evidence of an event, topic, or historical period. Examples of primary sources include works of literature, scientific studies, journals, personal diaries, photographs, and other artifacts from the time period being studied. Choices A and C both describe secondary sources, which are created by authors who are interpreting or analyzing primary sources. Choice D is incorrect as primary sources do exist.

What Are Primary Sources