User:Vassyana/NOR 002/Primary 001

Explanation of draft

1. Better expressed "what is a primary source?" based upon the long-running discussion. From the comments of others, there are three basic ideas of primary sources: compilations of pure facts, historical documents and sources that are close to the subject. As one is not inclusive of the others, and people generally agree these are primary sources, the opening was revised accordingly.
2. Shortened the overly broad list of examples and moved it to a footnote, with specific examples of each of the three main "types" of primary sources.
3. Included the oft-noted idea that source typing can vary with application.
4. Revised the "use with care" statement to better frame it in context.

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See also

Introduction

• Introduction

Secondary sources

• Secondary sources

Primary sources

• Primary sources (2nd para)
• Primary sources (3rd para)