REPORTING AND THESIS WRITING
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SOURCES
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Primary Sources
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Secondary Sources
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Dictionaries/encyclopedias (may also be secondary), almanacs, fact books, Wikipedia, bibliographies (may also be secondary), directories, guidebooks, manuals, handbooks, and textbooks (may be secondary), indexing and abstracting sources.
Detailed explanation-2: -Frequently Asked Questions about encyclopedias as primary sources. Is an encyclopedia a secondary source? No, an encyclopedia is a tertiary source. Encyclopedias, indexes, and works alike are known for compiling primary and secondary sources, as a result, they are considered tertiary sources.
Detailed explanation-3: -Some types of sources can be categorized as either primary or secondary depending on how they are used. And yes, in case you’re wondering, a dictionary is a secondary source of information.
Detailed explanation-4: -journal articles that comment on or analyse research. textbooks. dictionaries and encyclopaedias. books that interpret, analyse. political commentary. biographies. dissertations. newspaper editorial/opinion pieces. More items