Types of Sources
Examples:
Primary: Diary, letters, testimonials, original research, dissertations, theses, government documents, original artwork, poems, speeches, interviews, autobiographies, and works of literature.
Secondary: Biographies, literary criticism, journal articles, books about a topic, and reviews of books, movies, musical recordings,. works of art, etc.
Tertiary: Encyclopedias and textbooks
Scholarly vs. Popular Sources:
- Types of PeriodicalsA handout to help you determine the difference between scholarly publications, trade publications, and popular magazines.
