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Primary and Secondary Resources

What is a primary resource? What is a secondary resource

A primary source is a first hand account of an event or original research. For example, newspaper reports, datasets, survey data, art, census information, or media that records an event including speeches and interviews. 

A secondary resource is a step away from a primary resource. For example, books, summaries of data, scholarly articles that do not include original research, and documentaries. 

 

Welcome to SOC 101!

Welcome to the Introduction to Sociology Research Guide! This page on the Sociology Libguide is specifically designed to assist with Soc 101. Think of it as a one-stop-shop for all your research needs. Take a look through this page and other tabs throughout the Sociology guide for research help.

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Peer Research Consultants can help you with:
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Peer Research Consultants are located in the Learning Commons on the first floor of Otto G. Richter Library on the Coral Gables campus.

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