Which of the following is a legitimate primary source?
A) a newspaper column whose author is summarizing information from a number of sources
B) a professor on campus discussing her study
C) a rumor about a campus event that you hear from a number of fellow students
D) your synthesis of data from a dozen sources

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A primary source is a firsthand account or original document. A professor discussing her study would be a firsthand account and therefore a legitimate primary source. The other options involve information that has been filtered or altered in some way, making them not primary sources.

Which of the Following Is a Legitimate Primary Source