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are created as close to the original moment or phenomenon as possible. They could be original creative work, the historical record of a particular event, original data – all evidence of how something happened without interpretation or commentary. Common examples are performances, scripts, letters, diaries, music scores, material culture like clothing, interview transcripts, autobiographies.
are works use primary sources in order to analyze or interpret an event or phenomenon. Examples of these are books, journal articles, editorials, documentaries, criticism.
are used to organize and locate primary and secondary sources. These could be indexes, encyclopedias, bibliographies, or databases.
Reference sources include encyclopedias, dictionaries, indexes, and bibliographies compiled by experts in the field. This type of information is vital for developing a foundational understanding of your topic. It will help you focus your research question, choose relevant keywords and search terms, and help you to become familiar with key scholars in your discipline. Reference sources can be useful places to look for information because they are written by experts in the field and include references that will direct you to further reading on a given topic, specifically primary and secondary sources.
