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Distinguish between primary and secondary sources.
Primary sources are the sources closest to the origin of the topic of interest. Researchers must interpret primary sources since they contain essential information. On the other hand, secondary sources are closely related to primary sources. Often, the secondary sources interpret the primary sources.
Explain why it is important to consult a variety of sources when conducting historical research. Include specific details and examples.
Bias may be reduced by using multiple sources and favoring one point of view over another. Bias, for example, may obstruct objectivity, resulting in an inadequate portrayal of facts. If a source contains evident bias, it can be offset with perspectives from another source.
Identify one primary source that would help investigate your research question (include the title, author, and link to the source).
Gallagher, C. L. (2017). The Movement to Create an Environmental Bill of Rights: From Earth Day, 1970 to the Present. Fordham Environmental Law Journal, 9(1), 107-154. https://www.jstor.org/stable/44174315
The source is Google scholar
Identify one secondary source that would help investigate your research question (include the title, author, and link to the source).
Lewis, J. (2012). The spirit of the first Earth Day. EPA J., 16, 8. https://heinonline.org/HOL/LandingPage?handle=hein.journals/epajrnl16&div=6&id=&page
The source is Google scholar
Choose a current event related to the subject of your historical research question and explain how they are connected.
International day of forests is another subject related to the creation of earth day. Earth day and the international day of forests are closely related since both focus on protecting the environment. They promote and raise awareness of the importance of conserving the environment and the results of its mismanagement.

 

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