primary resources
[ˈpraɪ.mer.i ˈrɛ.sɔrs]
nounpl: primary resources
recursos primários
1. Original documents, artifacts, or materials created at the time of an event or by direct witnesses, used as evidence in research or historical study
The historian relied on primary resources such as letters, diaries, and photographs from the 19th century.
O historiador confiou em recursos primários como cartas, diários e fotografias do século XIX.
2. In economics, natural resources that are extracted or harvested directly from the earth, such as minerals, timber, or agricultural products
The country's economy depends heavily on primary resources like oil and natural gas.
A economia do país depende muito de recursos primários como petróleo e gás natural.
3. In education, original materials used directly for learning, as opposed to interpretations or summaries of those materials
Students should analyze primary resources to develop critical thinking skills.
Os alunos devem analisar recursos primários para desenvolver habilidades de pensamento crítico.
In both Brazilian and American educational systems, the emphasis on using primary resources represents a shift toward critical thinking and evidence-based learning. In Brazil, this approach has become increasingly important in higher education and historical research institutions. The term is often contrasted with 'secondary sources' to help students distinguish between original evidence and interpretations thereof.
Related Idioms & Phrases
go to primary resources
consult primary resources
base on primary resources
extracted from primary resources
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