Question

table of contents 〉 week 3: evaluating sources and avoiding plagiarism 〉 lesson 2: primary, secondary, and tertiary so
practice: week 3 lesson 2 self-assessment
question 1
according to our textbook, a primary source is ______ to the issue or question.
○ two steps removed
○ close
○ one step removed
○ primary

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we recall the definition of a primary source. A primary source is directly related or close to the issue or question (e.g., original documents, firsthand accounts). "Two steps removed" and "one step removed" describe secondary or tertiary sources. "Primary" is a category, not a description of proximity. So the correct option is "close".

Answer:

B. close (assuming the option with "close" is labeled as B; if the original option labels were different, adjust accordingly. Based on the options given, the correct one is the option with "close".)