Primary Sources are immediate, first-hand accounts of a topic, from people who had a direct connection with it. They are typically created at the time the event took place.
Primary Sources include:
Secondary Sources are one step removed from primary sources, though they often quote or use primary sources. These sources interpret or analyze events. They are usually written by individuals who are at least one step removed from the event.
Secondary Sources include:
Source: VC/UHV LibGuide "Primary vs. Secondary Sources: Examples."
This video from the Hartness Library defines and identifies some of the differences between primary and secondary sources.
This guide was adapted from the Clovis Community College LibGuide "Primary vs. Secondary Sources."