When evaluating information, it is useful to identify if it's a Primary, Secondary, or Tertiary source. By doing so, you will be able recognize if the author is reporting on his/her own first hand experiences, or relying on the views of others.
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Primary A first person account by someone who experienced or witnessed an event. The original document has not been previously published or interpreted by anyone else. |
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Secondary |
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Tertiary |
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Search the Library Catalog to find primary source material for your topic. Try adding one of the keywords below:
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