Shapiro Library Badges
Primary Source Prospector Badge
Do you know all about where to search for Primary Sources? Know your Primary from Secondary and Tertiary sources? Know where to start contextualizing sources? Can you tell when a primary source is being mediated? Prove it today to earn the Primary Source Prospector badge!
Learners who complete the Primary Source Prospector Quiz with a score of 80% or more earn the Primary Source Prospector badge. You'll know right away if you passed the quiz, but it may take a few days for badges to be awarded. You can take the quiz as many times as you like. If you miss a question, consult the linked resources below.
Need More Information?
All the information you need to earn the Primary Source Prospector badge is covered in the Pursuing Primary Sources Virtual Research Workshop recordings.
Primary, Secondary, Tertiary Information
Searching for Primary Sources
Contextualizing Primary Sources
- What is Historical Thinking?This source is aimed at k-12 students, but the basics outlined here are relevant.
- Primary Sources and Research Part II: Sourcing and Contextualizing to Strengthen AnalysisThis source is aimed at instructors, but by skimming passages related only to instruction you can gather good information.