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Which of the following questions can you ask yourself when reading a document to determine if it's a primary source? A. Who was with the author when the text was written? B. How old was the author at the time he or she wrote the text? C. Is the author using secondary sources within the text? D. Are the author's conclusions made through personal experiences?

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A primary source provides direct or firsthand evidence about an event, object, person, or work of art. Primary sources include historical and legal documents, eyewitness accounts, results of experiments, statistical data, pieces of creative writing, audio and video recordings, speeches, and art objects.

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D. Are the author's conclusions made through personal experiences?
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