Question

practice: week 3 lesson 2 self-assessment
question 3
sienna is doing research for an assignment on how smoking effects the lungs. which of the following would be considered a primary source for her research?
○ a celebrity instagram post promoting a pill that’s advertised to help someone stop smoking
○ an interview with a doctor who treats patients with lung cancer
○ a biography of a famous person who died from lung disease
○ a reality tv show that depicts people trying to stop smoking

Explanation:

A primary source is an original, firsthand account or data. An interview with a doctor treating lung cancer patients (who has direct experience with smoking - related lung issues) is a primary source. A celebrity post is promotional (not primary), a biography is secondary (about someone else), and a TV show is a dramatization (not primary).

Answer:

B. An interview with a doctor who treats patients with lung cancer