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What are the different types of information sources used in research?

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In research, various types of information sources are used to gather data and evidence to support findings and conclusions.
These sources can be categorized into primary, secondary, and tertiary sources. Here's an overview of each type:

1. Primary Sources:
• Primary sources are original materials or data that provide firsthand information about a topic or event.

• Examples include:
• Original research studies

• Interviews
• Surveys
• Diaries

• Letters
• Artifacts
• These sources offer direct insight into a subject and are often used as evidence in academic research.

2. Secondary Sources:
• Secondary sources are interpretations, analyses, or summaries of primary sources created by someone other than the

original researcher.
• They provide secondhand information and interpretations of primary data.
• Examples include:

• Books

• Review articles
• Newspaper articles

• Magazine articles

• Encyclopedias
• Secondary sources can help researchers gain a broader understanding of a topic by synthesizing information from

various primary sources.

3. Tertiary Sources:
• Tertiary sources compile and summarize information from primary and secondary sources.
• They provide an overview or introduction to a topic, making them useful for gaining preliminary knowledge or

understanding.
• Examples include:

• Dictionaries
• Almanacs
• Textbooks
• Handbooks

• Bibliographies

• Tertiary sources are typically not used as direct evidence in research but can be valuable for providing background

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