ENGL 2020 - British Literature II

You will read primary and secondary source materials for English 2020.

Primary sources are first-hand evidence of a historical topic. Examples of primary sources include

• novels,
• poems,
• autobiographies,
• letters,
• diaries or journals,
• photographs, and
• social media posts.

Secondary sources are documents used to analyze, interpret, or study a historical event or period after such had occurred. They often refer to the primary source. Examples of secondary sources include

• peer reviewed articles,
• scholarly books,
• government reports, and
• documentary films.

Watch the video below to gain a better understanding of primary and secondary sources.