Introduction
You've probably heard the terms primary and secondary by professors or librarians when discussing information sources for research. So you know there are two varieties of information, but what exactly is the difference?
Primary vs. Secondary Information
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Overview
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A source can be considered primary if it is a first-hand account of an event or person. A primary source is created during the time period or event being researched and has yet to be critiqued. The Library's Special Collections Research Center contains many unique collections of primary sources. |
A secondary source contains information that is an interpretation
of an event, person, or research. It may use primary sources to build its critique
or evaluation. This type of source can be written by scholars, researchers, professionals,
or journalists.
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| Types of Sources
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