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Primary sources are first hand or direct evidences to an event. These sources were made specifically during the time period being examined. They can be eyewitness accounts, records, photographs, original documents to name a few. Secondary sources on the other hand are already interpretations of the primary source. Examples include journal articles, textbooks, and the like.

Bear in mind your future profession (Accountant), reflect on how you can use primary sources then answer the following questions.

Problem 1: How can you apply content and context analysis of primary sources in your own field?

Problem 2: How important are primary sources in your field?

Problem 3: What could be examples of primary sources in your own field and how important are these? Give at least two examples.