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The short videos below explore the most common understanding of primary and secondary sources. There are some disciplinary differences in how primary sources are defined. For example, if an assignment requires a "primary research article", be sure to clarify exactly what your instructor means.

Research Minute: Primary vs. Secondary Sources (PVCC Jessup Library)

Primary vs. Secondary Sources & the Civil Rights Movement (Samantha Sanders):

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