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Section 9: Using Primary Sources

Please note: The Research Guide is being phased out and its content incorporated into the library tutorial. Faculty: Please contact a librarian if you would like assistance updating your research assignment(s).

Goals
Primary Sources Introduction
Primary Sources
Secondary Sources
Primary and Secondary Source Examples
Historical Context
Evaluating Primary Sources
Finding Primary Sources in the Ebook Catalog
Finding Primary Sources Online
Finding Archival Repositories
Primary Sources in the Social Sciences – Original Research
Assignment – PsycINFO Search
Primary or Secondary Source?
Primary Sources Wrap Up
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Section 9: Using Primary Sources

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