Primary, secondary, and tertiary sources are useful for research within the discipline. You may use one, both, or all of these types of sources when conducting your research. The types of sources chosen will depend on your research topic.
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Primary Sources
First-Hand Evidence or Raw Materials
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Secondary Sources
Recount & Interpret Info from Primary Sources
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Tertiary Sources
Compile & Summarize Primary and Secondary Sources
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Surveys
Statistical Data
Empirical Article/Original Research Article
Interviews
Government Publications
Work of Literature
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Peer Reviewed Journal Articles (Ex: Review Articles, Literature Reviews. Etc.)
Textbooks
Book Review
Literary Criticism
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Encyclopedia
Dictionary
Handbook
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