What are secondary sources?

Any source included in a bibliography

Sources that provide firsthand evidence about a topic

Sources that do not represent firsthand experience with a topic

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Secondary sources are sources that do not represent firsthand experience with a topic. They analyze, interpret, or summarize information from primary sources, which are original materials that provide direct evidence or firsthand accounts. Examples of secondary sources include books, articles, reviews, and documentaries that discuss or analyze primary source materials.