RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

REPORTING AND THESIS WRITING

PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SOURCES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What type of source is this? An encyclopedia entry on the Vietnam War
A
Primary
B
Secondary
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -However, an article written about the Vietnam War in recent years would be secondary material.

Detailed explanation-2: -Examples of secondary sources include dictionaries, encyclopedias, books, and journal articles.

Detailed explanation-3: -Examples of secondary sources include: A journal/magazine article which interprets or reviews previous findings. A history textbook.

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