I'm finishing up an essay on Turkish political history that encompasses the 2016 attempted military coup.
Of course, I'm using news articles from 2016 from reputable websites like the BBC and Reuters to support my arguments.
Would these be considered primary sources in respect of that event?
Thank you
I was always taught that it can only be a primary source if the author was there witnessing the event themselves. If they're relying on information and testimony from others, that makes it a secondary source.
Hope that helps 🙂