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Primary Source
There are two different types of primary sources. The first of which is historical, for this you would find a source that was written during the time period your studying. Example: if you were studying Julius Caesars rise to power in Rome, a primary source would be a tablet or scroll written during that time.
The Second type is a primary source about current events, whither it be about a country or specific event. For this a Primary source is written by someone who witnessed or attended the event, or if your studying a country, it would be something written in that country, whither it be a news paper or government website. Example: if your studying Brazil, you would use a Brazilian government source, or a local news source. If it were an event like 9/11 a primary source would be video of the event or a source written by someone who was there when the towers were hit or falling.
The Second type is a primary source about current events, whither it be about a country or specific event. For this a Primary source is written by someone who witnessed or attended the event, or if your studying a country, it would be something written in that country, whither it be a news paper or government website. Example: if your studying Brazil, you would use a Brazilian government source, or a local news source. If it were an event like 9/11 a primary source would be video of the event or a source written by someone who was there when the towers were hit or falling.
Cornell Notes
Cornell Notes are a proven focused note-taking method. When used appropriately, students are guaranteed to increase their knowledge and raise their grades in any given class! Cornell Notes are taken during class lectures, class power points, class readings, or movies in which students are responsible for the information. In order to receive full credit for the weekly Cornell Notes quiz grade, students must have all the required parts of the notes:
- Full heading
- Specific topic
- Notes in the right side highlighted with key words or phrases
- Main ideas and high level questions in the left column
- A summary at the end of the notes
Culture Notes
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