Which is the best example of a primary source document useful in the study of history?

A) A documentary with expert analysis of the event in question

B) A peer-reviewed article written about the event by a respected historian

C) A professorial analysis of key battlefield strategies of the event

D) A Journal excerpt from a person involved in the event in question.

Question

Which is the best example of a primary source document useful in the study of history?

A) A documentary with expert analysis of the event in question

B) A peer-reviewed article written about the event by a respected historian

C) A professorial analysis of key battlefield strategies of the event

D) A Journal excerpt from a person involved in the event in question.

anonymous · Answer

Who is the publisher? Why did one publish it? How recent if the information? How easy is the information to understand? Can you trust the information? What do they want me to think or believe?  Why should I believe this? Who is the target audience for this information? Is the information facts or opinions? This is the questions, let's get working on the answers!