Nib and pot
This is what was used for writing before ballpoint pens. The nib/point of the pen was dipped into the pot that would be filled with ink. Students wrote with this as we do on a page, but they would have to repeat this process of dipping the nib into the pot regularly. Today we have ballpoint pens filled with ink, which allows the ink to flow while we are writing.
Nib and pot
Nib and pot
This is what was used for writing before ballpoint pens. The nib/point of the pen was dipped into the pot that would be filled with ink. Students wrote with this as we do on a page, but they would have to repeat this process of dipping the nib into the pot regularly. Today we have ballpoint pens filled with ink, which allows the ink to flow while we are writing.
Evidence can be divided in two groups:
- Primary sources,
- Secondary sources.
What is a primary source?
Primary sources
are pieces of evidence created at the historical time you are investigating.
Newspaper Article, Irish Independent 1947, 'Tragedy in Raheny'
Newspaper Article, Irish Independent 1947, 'Tragedy in Raheny'
What is a secondary source?
Secondary sources
are pieces of evidence created after the historical time you are investigating e.g. a history textbook.
Secondary source
This history book is a good secondary source about pieces of evidence created after the historical time we are investigating.
Courtesy of the Friar's Bush Press.
Historical Research
Historical Research