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U.S. History (Dr. Slater and Ms. McKannon): What's the Difference between a Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Source?
What's the Difference between a Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Source?
Start with Tertiary (Reference) Sources
Secondary Sources
Primary Sources
Books
Research Process
Chicago Turabian and Outlining
Primary vs. Secondary vs. Tertiary Sources
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https://ucsd.libguides.com/soc20
How do I know if it's a scholarly periodical?
Periodical Comparison Chart
A comparison of various types of periodicals:
Newspapers
Popular Magazines
Trade Journals
Scholarly Journals
From: https://researchguides.library.syr.edu/c.php?g=1076097&p=7839471
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