Primary & Secondary Source by Sergio Sánchez Padilla

Literary works (novels, poems, plays, etc.) when analyzed in a literature paper

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• Secondary Source

Historical documents (e.g., the U.S. Constitution, a treaty, or a diary)

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• Secondary Source

Scientific research reports presenting original findings

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• Secondary Source

Statistical data or surveys conducted by the researcher

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• Secondary Source

Interviews or oral histories

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• Secondary Source

Photographs, videos, or recordings (especially when used in media or cultural analysis)

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• Secondary Source

Artworks, musical scores, or performances

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• Secondary Source

Autobiographies or memoirs

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• Secondary Source

Documentaries that present a narrative using footage from primary sources

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• Secondary Source

Legal cases, government documents, or official records

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