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HIST 201 : Introduction to the Study of History: Articles & Journals

Dr. Andrew Nolan This Library Guide provides a great starting point for researching history topics.

What is a secondary source?

Secondary sources are materials that have been created by someone such as a historian or a researcher. Secondary sources interpret and analyze data gathered from primary sources. They are one or more steps removed from the time of the event. Examples of secondary sources include:

  • Books
  • Newspaper or journal articles which interpret or reviews findings
  • The research paper you will write

Core History databases

Interdisciplinary databases