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HIST 485 Research Guide

Primary vs. Secondary vs. Tertiary Sources

The linked PDF handout above shows the differences between primary and secondary sources with tips for finding primary sources in the Ort Library.

The University of Saskatchewan also describes primary, secondary, and tertiary sources at How to Evaluate Information Sources.

 

Evaluating Web Resources

Click here for valuable criteria to use when evaluating Web resources.

Additionally, the CARS checklist in the handout below can help you evaluate print or Web information for Credibility, Accuracy, Reasonableness, and Support:

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