History · Historical Research Methods
Which of the following is considered a primary source in historical research?
- 1A modern historiographical analysis published in a recent journal.
- 2A review article written long after the period analyzing secondary data.
- 3A personal diary entry written by a person who lived through the event.✓
- 4A modern textbook written by an educational historian.
Correct answer
A personal diary entry written by a person who lived through the event.
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