Question

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which of the following is an example of a primary source?
a personal diary entry
a research paper
an eyewitness account of an accident
an interview with a historian

Explanation:

Primary sources are firsthand, original accounts created at the time of an event or by a direct participant. A personal diary entry is a direct, unfiltered firsthand record from the creator. An eyewitness account of an accident is a direct firsthand report of the event. A research paper synthesizes existing sources (secondary), and an interview with a historian is a discussion of their analysis (secondary/tertiary).

Answer:

A. A personal diary entry
C. An eyewitness account of an accident