Wikipedia Primary & Secondary sources

 

User

What does Wikipedia consider to be a primary source for a reference for a Wikipedia article? 

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Wikipedia considers primary sources to be materials that are firsthand accounts or direct evidence of events, objects, or people. These can include historical documents, eyewitness accounts, original research, and raw data.

User

Why does Wikipedia prefer secondary sources? 

ChatGPT

Wikipedia prefers secondary sources because they provide analysis, interpretation, and synthesis of primary sources. Secondary sources often offer a broader perspective, contextualization, and verification of information found in primary sources, enhancing the reliability and neutrality of Wikipedia articles.

User

Can you give me some example of secondary sources for references.

ChatGPT

Certainly! Examples of secondary sources for references include:

Scholarly books analyzing historical events or scientific theories.

Peer-reviewed journal articles discussing research findings or academic theories.

Review articles summarizing and critiquing multiple studies or pieces of research on a particular topic.

Biographies providing analysis and interpretation of a person's life and impact.

Documentary films or television programs presenting an overview or analysis of a historical event or scientific concept.

Encyclopedias or reference works that compile information and provide analysis on various subjects.

User

Can you give me some examples of primary sources? 

ChatGPT

Certainly! Examples of primary sources include:

Diaries and personal letters written by individuals during a specific time period.

Original research studies or experiments conducted by scientists or researchers.

Historical documents such as speeches, official records, treaties, and legal documents.

Photographs, paintings, and drawings created during a particular era.

Autobiographies and memoirs written by individuals reflecting on their own experiences.

Artifacts and archaeological findings from ancient civilizations.

Newspaper articles and news reports published at the time of an event.

Interviews or oral histories capturing firsthand accounts of events or experiences.

Data sets and raw data collected through surveys, experiments, or observations.

Audio recordings or video footage capturing events as they occurred.







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