Question

Which of the following is a primary source?

A. A textbook

B. A fiction book

C. A manuscript

D. A journal article

Answer 1

Answer: C. A manuscript

Explanation: primary sources are original sources of information

Answer 2

C. A manuscript. If only one answer is allowed. A primary source is a document that is created at the time in which the events it describes is occurring. A manuscript is something that is written by hand and therefore the author would be describing events or ideas that occurring at the time of creating the manuscript. A textbook references other ideas and is a secondary source. A fiction book describes unreal events. A journal article is published in a collection and often refers to other previous events.