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5.13 Primary Vs Secondary Sources Discussion

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    5.13 Primary Vs Secondary Sources Discussion<p style="line-height: 16.8px;"><img src="$IMS-CC-FILEBASE$../resources/sources.gif" width="206" height="232" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center; float: left; margin: 20px;" id="tme_imgModEnabled" title="" /></p> <p style="line-height: 16.8px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">On the previous slide, you learned about the differences between primary and secondary sources. Now think about implications for the researcher. Answer one of the questions below in a <a href="http://www.duq.edu/assets/Documents/...March_2017.pdf">PEA paragraph, </a>and contribute two responses that further the discussion.</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 16.8px;">What bias will be evident in each type of resource? Explain. </span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 16.8px;">How do you evaluate which type of resource -- primary or secondary -- is best for a given research task?</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 16.8px;">What are the advantages and limitations of each type of resource?</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 16.8px;">Why might we need both primary and secondary resources?</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 16.8px;">What challenges will future researchers face in evaluating primary resources? Jog your thoughts with this article: </span><a style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 16.8px;" href="http://www.livescience.com/10746-dig...istorians.html">http://www.livescience.com/10746-dig...istorians.html</a></li> </ul> <p style="line-height: 16.8px;"></p>

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