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Start Your Research - A Self-Guided Tutorial

A tutorial to take you through the research process.

11 - Types of Sources

Secondary Sources

Secondary Sources: Definition = works that analyze, asses or interpret an historical event, era or phenomenon, generally utilizing primary sources to do so ; Characteristics = interpretation of information, usually written well after the event, offer reviews or critiques ; Examples = journal articles, editorials, literary criticism, book reviews, biographies, textbooks