III: Finding Primary Sources

An Illustrated Guide for Students, Researchers, and Educators
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III. Finding PrimarySources
A. Non-digital Secondaryand Tertiary Sources
B. Digital Secondary andTertiary Sources

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Abstract

Before discussing the means of gaining access to secondary and tertiary sources, an additional word or two of description regarding secondary and tertiary sources is probably in order. Secondary sources, as noted in the previous chapter, are works that have been produced by researchers using primary sources for the purpose of producing a readable text that incorporates and interprets the primary source or sources.