BATION, LORJIE B.
HISTORY 11- ES-2
INDIVIDUAL TASK
1. Differentiate primary source from secondary source.
Answer: Generally, primary sources provide raw information and first-hand evidence
while secondary sources interpret, analyze or summarize primary sources to provide
information.
2. Explain the importance of identifying the sources in studying history.
Answer: Sources of information about history can be found anywhere on Earth. It could
be printed or orally distributed. With the emergence of the internet, the number of
sources of information concerning history is boundless. It can be found from one source
to another. But knowing the right source can reveal a great deal and can provide you
with a wealth of information on the data you are looking for rightfully. By learning such,
spreading fake data or information can be prevented.
3. When studying history, how will you evaluate the credibility of the sources you found?
Answer: In studying history, there is a need for thoroughly examination, evaluation and
investigation of the data and evidences by conducting an external (verifying the
authenticity of the evidence by examining its physical characteristics) and internal
criticism, which is examining the truthfulness and factuality of the evidence by looking at
the author’s background and its intended purpose by asking different questions like
“Was the author present in the event?”,”How soon was the author able to gather
informations regarding the event?” and the like that would verify whether he or she is a
credible author.
4. List three (3) examples of primary sources.
Answer:
1. Videos/Movies
2. Videotape of a performance
3. Original artwork created by an artist
5. List the secondary sources derived from what you have listed in number 4.
Answer:
1. Movie reviews
2. Biography of a playwright
3. Article critiquing the piece of art