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Primary, Secondary & Tertiary Sources

The information you find and use along the cycle of research can also be broken down into three types of sources: primary, secondary and tertiary. Is there enough information on your topic? If not, review the earlier steps for starting your research. It’s normal to refine and revise your topic multiple times.

Primary Sources

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Secondary Sources

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Tertiary Sources

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