Entry Exam Category: Graduate & Professional Program Admission Exams
Course: Praxis
Exam: Praxis Reading Language Arts 5002 Practice Test
Practice Question
Which of the following is a primary source that can be used for a research paper about Abraham Lincoln?
Answer Choices
- A: A research-based history textbook
- B: A transcript of Lincoln's inaugural address
- C: A Web site dedicated to facts about former presidents
- D: A biography of Lincoln that was written by a current historian
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A transcript of Lincoln's address is a firsthand primary source. Textbooks, websites, and biographies are secondary, analyzing primary sources, making B correct.