those sources that fall outside the above definition of prmiary sources, including sources such as books, articles, etc that report, provide analysis, critique, review, or comment on a topic. Review the definition and examples on secondary sources from the earlier pages in this guide. Again, what might be considered primary or secondary is based on a variety of things, such as context, discipline, purpose or use of the source, and when the source was produced/published. Secondary sources can be found through most of the resources listed in this guide such as OneSearch, library databases, and the open web.
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