Question 1: a source can be either primary or secondary.
true or false
question 2: when conducting research, you should check gathered information against other sources to make sure it is credible.
true or false

1. True.

              2. True

Explanation:

1.Primary sources are first-hand documents that include photos, transcripts, artifacts, which is studied and examined by the researcher for his work. Most of the primary sources can found in the libraries, archives. Secondary sources are works of researcher, or professor, prepared after analyzing the primary sources, this may include books, magazine, articles.    

2. When writing a thesis or paper it is required to collect all the sources from either primary or secondary to understand and to obtain ideas on the topic. It also is important to check the research thoroughly before sending it to publication house for gaining credibility.