Primary Research in Various Disciplines
Sciences: primary source is the first report of research located in journal articles, research reports, conference proceedings, book chapters or books.
Social Sciences: (anthropology, ethnography, psychology, sociology or social work)---a primary source may be the first report of research, especially of empirical studies, or it may resemble primary sources in history, since some areas of these fields depend on direct observation, personal narratives or commentary, as from interviews or case studies.
History: may include letters, diaries, speeches, lectures, documents, manuscripts or individual legislation, personal narratives or commentary, interviews and case studies.
Arts: a piece of art (painting or sculpture), musical score, poem, book or chapter, essay, etc., if it is created by the artist, writer, photographer, etc.
