tooraineallikad
Tooraineallikad is a term used in Estonian research to describe primary sources: original materials that provide direct evidence about a topic, event or period and have not been filtered through interpretation. They are contrasted with secondary sources, which analyse or interpret primary materials, and with tertiary sources, which summarize them.
Types of tooraineallikad include written documents such as manuscripts, letters, official records and treaties; contemporaneous printed
In research, tooraineallikad are valued for directness and authenticity, but they require careful handling. Researchers assess
Evaluation criteria include authenticity, integrity, credibility, representativeness and the chain of custody. Proper citation and rich
Limitations to consider include gaps in the record, language barriers, preservation needs and restricted access. When