Primary & Secondary Sources: Primary or Secondary Resource?

This brief guide will help you understand the difference between primary and secondary sources AND show you ways to find either or both.

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Last Updated: Sep 18, 2023 12:06 PM

Primary or Secondary Source?

Both types of sources are important in our research. The information below will help you determine if the source you are examining is a primary or secondary source.

What's the Difference?
This short video describes the difference between these two types of sources.

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