Most of the websites linked on the following pages contain primary source materials. Use the dropdown tabs above, or the links below, to search by timeframe.
The following types of materials are generally considered primary sources:
The library database called Films on Demand is a great source for finding education films and documentaries on a variety of topics. You can watch entire feature-length films, or view just short segments of larger films. You can easily share, embed, and get an MLA or APA citation from the database as well.
While this tutorial isn't specifically about research articles, it is helpful to first understand what is meant by primary, and what is meant by secondary types of information. This helps us understand a little more about what we mean by primary or original research, and what is meant by review research.
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