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 |
Secondary Sources Recount & Interpret Info from Primary Sources |
Tertiary Sources Compile & Summarize Primary and Secondary Sources |
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Maps Photographs Technical Report Datasets Field Observations
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Book on Geography Textbooks Peer-Reviewed Journal Article (Ex: Review Articles, Literature Reviews, Etc.)
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Encyclopedia Atlas Dictionary Guidebook
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