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Evaluating information

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  Do you need to use primary sources?
   
 
  • Primary - In some cases your assignment may require you to use primary sources such as raw data, diaries, interviews, letters, manuscripts, and surveys.
  • Secondary - In most cases you will use secondary sources such as books, journal articles, charts, and maps. Any information that has been analysed and interpreted is considered a secondary source.

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