source materials
[/sɔːrs məˈtɪriəlz/]
nounpl: source materials
materiais de origem / materiais de fonte / materiais-fonte
1. Original documents, texts, artifacts, or data used as the basis for research, writing, or study
The historian gathered primary source materials from the national archives.
O historiador coletou materiais de origem primária dos arquivos nacionais.
2. References and foundational documents consulted when creating an academic work or project
The thesis relies heavily on source materials from the 19th century.
A tese se baseia fortemente em materiais de origem do século XIX.
3. Raw materials or information from which something is derived or created
The filmmaker used various source materials to create the documentary.
O cineasta utilizou vários materiais de origem para criar o documentário.
In Brazilian academia and research institutions, 'materiais de origem' or 'materiais-fonte' are formal terms used in dissertations, theses, and research projects. In Portugal, there's a preference for 'documentos de origem' emphasizing the documentary aspect. The term is essential in educational contexts, particularly in history, literature, and social sciences. International scholars working in Brazil often use the English term 'source materials' interchangeably with the Portuguese equivalents in academic discussions.
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