Research and Supporting Materials Flashcards
What is primary source
firsthand account or direct evidence of events (diaries, reports, photos)
What is a secondary source
provide analysis/commentary about things not directly observed or created (book, articles)
Benefits of primary sources and secondary
Primary = lend trust, builds pathos
Secondary = contextualize idea
What are the types of supporting materials?
statistic, expert testimony, personal testimony/anecdote, current/contemporary examples, historical examples, case studies
What to consider when using stats?
-stats can be hard to follow
-use visual aids to illustrate stats
-be sure it’s legit
What to consider when using current or historical examples?
-current is good bc. they are timely and relevance easy to establish
-historical = illustrative
What to do?
Cite source and connect to audience (let them know why the topic is relevant to them)
