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Primary. Primary sources means that it is original article or book created by an individual or sometimes a group of people. In simple terms primary sources come firsthand from the source or person. Secondary. Secondary sources are sources that are written about primary sources.
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Primary • Primary sources means that it is original article or book created by an individual or sometimes a group of people. • In simple terms primary sources come firsthand from the source or person.
Secondary • Secondary sources are sources that are written about primary sources. • For instance, if a person were to write about a painting hanging in the art gallery, this would be a secondary source discussing the original art.
Purposes of information • Operational support e.g. monitoring and controlling activity • Analysis e.g. to identify patterns or trends; decision making (operational, tactical, strategic) • Gaining commercial advantage